Senior Business Analyst - Cyber Security Virgin Money Opportunities Search Results Virgin Money Current Opportunities

We're at the forefront of transforming our security solutions landscape, driving significant change in our technology tooling and processes to ensure we have a streamlined, integrated set of advanced capabilities. Our mission is to create a secure and resilient environment that protects our customers, employees, and assets from evolving cyber threats.
We believe in a proactive approach to security, embedding robust measures and best practices into every aspect of our operations. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our security infrastructure.
What you'll be doing
+ Work through intricate business challenges within the cyber domain, identifying and articulating problem statements that drive effective solutions.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and security needs.
+ Create comprehensive user stories that capture the functional and non-functional requirements, facilitating clear communication between business and technical teams.
+ Analyse and map business value flows to ensure that all processes and solutions deliver maximum value and efficiency.
+ Conduct internal reviews to identify areas for process improvement, implementing changes that enhance our operational effectiveness and security posture.
+ Lead workshops and meetings to engage stakeholders, gather insights, and drive consensus on business requirements and solutions.
+ Work closely with project managers and technical teams to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical specifications and delivered on time.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Extensive experience in business analysis, particularly within the cyber security domain, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
+ Strong ability to analyse complex business problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, and process flows.
+ Experience in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed.
+ Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
+ Experience in supporting project delivery, ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into technical specifications.
+ Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and analyse complex technical scenarios, bridging the gap between business and technology teams.
+ Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
It's a bonus if you have but not essential
+ Understanding of cyber security principles and practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge to business analysis activities.
+ Experience working in regulated industries, particularly within the financial services sector, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
+ Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments, facilitating iterative and incremental delivery of solutions.
+ Relevant certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis), or similar, demonstrating your commitment to professional development and industry standards.
+ Knowledge of tools and technologies used in business analysis, such as JIRA, Confluence, and process mapping software.

+ 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
+ Market-leading pension.
+ Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
+ Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.
And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.
Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.
We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.
Say hello to Virgin Money
We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we're a workforce to be reckoned with, and we're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We're customer-obsessed and work tirelessly to deliver on our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money.' This means we're able to do banking differently, and by innovating and working together we can make a real difference by creating memorable moments and red-hot experiences for our millions of customers. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work.
Be yourself at Virgin Money
Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team careers@virginmoney.com
It's important to note that there may be occasions where it's not possible to interview all candidates declaring a disability who meet the essential criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as receiving a high-volume of applications, we may need to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.
Now the legal bit
Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

+ Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
+ Up to five extra paid well-being days per year .