Business Analyst

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact Markel's future?

We are looking for an individual to join the team as a Business Analyst to help be part of the driving force behind change and delivery in our business.

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity :

The Change Delivery team is a global function that works with the Board and executive management to provide a full research and delivery function to advise and deliver central initiatives.

The demand for the team's services has grown and continues to grow and as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be responsible for business analysis of pivotal initiatives and implementation of business solutions within agreed timescales and budget.

The portfolio comprises MINT strategic initiatives, ranging from setting up new functions / teams, to acquisitions / due diligence and operational improvement programmes.

What you'll be doing :

• Business analysis of core initiatives and guiding business partners towards accepting change.


• Recommending and supporting the delivery of business and technical solutions aligned with the project goals and business outcomes .


• Shaping the delivery of new products and services you will own professional development in understanding the market within which MINT operates, along with the commercial and competitive pressures, and potential opportunities available.


• Collaborate with the business and IT partners to define requirements and specifications to support business process, system and report changes (functional and non-functional).


• Work with the business units to define business cases and requirements for new business and system solutions.


• Support delivery of business and technical solutions by coordinating deliverables and actions.


• Identify project / business risks and issues and propose mitigating actions.


• Provide input to the definition and production of test and training plans.


• Ensure MINT / IDF project standards are adhered to.
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.


• Excellent stakeholder management skills, enabling business partnership.


• Strong requirements gathering skills e.g. workshops, interviewing or questionnaire.


• Commercial experience of utilising a variety of Business Analysis structured methods (preferred but not essential).


• Proven capability in Lean / six sigma (preferred but not essential).


• Experience in new product development from idea to launch, would be preferable but not essential.


• Experience within Insurance, in particular the London Market, would be preferable but not essential.
  
  Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.


We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further


• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package


• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave


• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer


• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!


Are you ready to play your part?

Choose Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances.

Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.