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Business Analyst Jobs in London
A skilled individual with a talent for business analytics searching for a new position that will allow them to grow in their profession and that will offer them everything they need can find a range of positions through our service. Organisations that are in need of these talented individuals in order to grow and flourish will also find the individuals that best suit their requirements with our professional assistance.
Learn more about how we can match individuals to business analyst jobs in London below, and also find out how we can help organisations to find their ideal candidate for their open positions.
Contract and Permanent Business Analyst Jobs in London
We have strategically positioned our Technology Division to work cross-sector in a wide range of Technological disciplines in London. We are also often called to assist organisations with the recruiting of senior and lead business analysts in Contract and Permanent positions, or to help the most talented individuals find the positions which best match what they need.
Alongside this, we are also able to assist in matching businesses and talent in a number of similar roles and positions:
- Business consultant
- Business intelligence analyst
- Business system analyst
- Chief information officer
- Data analyst
- Process coordinator
- Project manager
In our capacity as leading recruitment specialists in London, we have forged particularly strong relationships with a range of businesses, organisations, and firms related to banking and finance. Because of this, we are the first choice for many Tier 1 banks and FinTechs, providing them with short-term and long-term talent placements.
These are not the only sectors that we will place talent for, however; Digital Media, FS businesses, and Telecom companies all regularly get in touch to make use of and to benefit from our services.
Become a Business Analyst
The market for business analyst jobs in London is both diverse and extremely competitive. Most typically, the ideal candidate for this position within an organisation will be:
- A graduate
- Knowledgeable and (preferably) have experience related to different programming languages
- Someone with a certain number of years of experience in their chosen discipline
Expectations
The business analyst role is multifaceted and individuals will need to meet a range of expectations from day to day. These are likely to vary in skill, depending on whether the role is entry-level, junior, mid-level, or senior or lead, and usually evolve and grow with the organisation.
The most typical duty expected of a business analyst is to use data to suggest ways an organisation can increase the efficiency of their operations. They will work closely with stakeholders and management to identify goals, develop best practices for data collection, and then collect and analyse this data in order to develop and investigate potential solutions to challenges. Areas of improvement should be identified (including systems and processes) as a result of this, and these should help an organisation to achieve its intended goal.
These are not the only expectations associated with the business analyst role, however. There are further responsibilities that a candidate may find, and individual organisations will set a list of their own expectations for the role they need to fill. This means that job descriptions and the duties that will be set out for an individual in a business analyst role can appear to vary.
Employment Sectors
An individual looking for business analyst jobs in London will find roles and positions in a large range of different sectors:
- Banking and financial services
- Consultancy and professional service firms (including insurance companies)
- Multinational retailers
- Specialist business analyst firms
- Technology and engineering firms
- Utility companies
Qualifications
Candidates looking for business analyst jobs in London are likely to be graduates and have at least a Bachelor’s degree. This can be in almost any subject, within reason, but a subject which teaches analytical skills is more likely to be useful and therefore often more likely to be considered. Some job descriptions may also specify a degree subject, and there are certain subjects commonly favoured by employers:
- Business
- Business information systems
- Business management
- Computing, computer and systems development, or computer science
- Economics
- Information Technology (IT)
- Mathematics
Candidates will often obtain business analyst positions through the graduate route, but they can also obtain them through apprenticeships or by applying directly. Specific introductory courses to business analysis are available too, and these allow individuals to explore the skills involved. We also pride ourselves on our ability to find placements for positions in Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Cloud.
Necessary Skills
Most business analyst positions will require specific skills if a candidate is to be considered. These can then be split into sets of hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills that organisations will normally seek from candidates include:
- A strong foundation in programming languages, particularly Python, R, and SQL
- An ability to design business systems and test software
- An ability to gather and place data in graphs, charts, and other visualisation tools
- An understanding of software development principles and practices
- Analytical skills
- An understanding of computer systems and how IT can be used to solve problems
- Business intelligence
- Database efficiency
- Excellent research skills
- Skills as a project manager
Soft skills that organisations may look for include:
- An ability to pay close attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Critical thinking skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
Why Choose Us?
Whether you are searching for your ideal lead or senior role within business analytics, or even if you are looking for candidates to fill one or more Contract or Permanent positions, we can help.
As a leading recruitment agency in London, we are more than confident that we will be able to match you with the role or the candidate that offers perfect working solutions. For companies in the capital looking for top talent to fill a business analyst position, this means matching them with a candidate who meets all the requirements expected of the role. For talented individuals looking to move forward in their careers and into a more comfortable role, this means placing them within the positions and organisations that best suit their given needs and requirements.
By working with us, you will soon discover that we are:
- Keen networkers, with a full list of companies, agencies, and experts we will be happy to connect clients with
- Focused on solutions, and dedicated to providing diverse talent that matches the most suitable candidates with business analyst jobs in London
- Skilled talent spotters, with an aptitude for finding recruitment solutions within Development, Data, Analytics, AI, Robotics & Cloud
- Experienced business advisors, with many years behind us of applying this advice to a variety of business types
You will also find that we can offer both individuals and organisations a range of other advantages:
- The opportunity for businesses to grow and build as planned and intended
- Access to both talent and clients across the PS/FS, Public Sector, and C&I
- Client and talent are both offered the support, skills, and market knowledge of a highly-respected recruitment firm in London
- No threshold commission
- Above market rate salaries, incentives, and guarantees are all offered
- Flexible working environments, hybrid working, and working from home are all offered as options
- Other benefits, such as healthcare, tech, and the ability to buy more holiday time are all available
Submit Your Application
If you would like to begin applying for the business analyst jobs in London that best suit your needs and that will help you to advance in your career, send us your CV today. Similarly, if you are looking to fill Contract and Permanent positions within your organisation that require expertise and a specific skill set, contact us and we will be glad to assist.
Our specialists will be fully prepared to offer the advice and help that you need, alongside all of the advantages that come with an unparalleled recruitment process. This ensures that you will always be matched with the talent that meets your business requirements, or the organisation that meets your expectations.
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