Senior Business Analyst – Life & Pensions
Location:
Dublin City Centre (Hybrid – 2–3 Days Onsite Weekly)
Industry:
Insurance & Pensions
Type:
Contract
Rate:
€ per day
About the Role:
Leading European Insurance and Pensions provider at the forefront of innovation and customer-centric solutions requires
Senior Business Analyst
with experience in the
Life and Pensions
sector in
Ireland, the UK, or the wider EU
to play a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives and delivering impactful change.
While this role is initially offered on 6–12-month contract basis, there is a strong probability of the role being extended beyond this timeframe and permanent opportunities may arise at the conclusion of the current project.
Responsibilities of the Role
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:
* Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to gather, analyse, and document requirements.
* Lead workshops and interviews to elicit business needs and translate them into functional specifications.
* Develop business cases, process maps, and gap analyses to support strategic decision-making.
* Work closely with project managers, developers, and testers to ensure solutions meet business objectives.
* Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring traceability from requirements to test cases.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.
* Act as a subject matter expert in Life and Pensions products, regulations, and customer journeys.
* Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory standards.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum
5 years' experience
as a Business Analyst in the
Life and Pensions
industry. (Industry experience should be relatively recent)
* Proven track record working within
Ireland, the UK, or EU markets
.
* Experience in hybrid working environments and cross-functional teams.
* Skills:
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., BPMN, Use Cases, User Stories).
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.
* Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project delivery frameworks.
* Qualifications:
* A
third-level degree
or
postgraduate qualification
in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field.
* A
Business Analysis certification
(e.g., IIBA, BCS, PMI-PBA).
* Industry-specific training
such as
QFA
(Qualified Financial Adviser) while not essential, would be most welcome
* Additional qualifications in
Project Management
(e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or
IT Service Delivery
are also strongly advantageous
Additional Information
* This is a
hybrid role
based in
central Dublin
, typically requiring
2–3 days onsite per week
.
* Candidates must be
based in Ireland
and available for occasional additional onsite attendance.
* The company offers a
collaborative culture
,
career development opportunities
, and a
comprehensive benefits package
.
IMPORTANT
All applicants must have immediate availability to work in Ireland and/or the wider EU as our client
cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.
Apply Now
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for the Life and Pensions industry and a drive to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. For more information on this role,
please contact Níall on or
or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site