Business Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

The role:

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team at a time when we are transforming how technology supports our business to improve our client experience, increase profitability and improve personal productivity.

This key user facing role within the IT department will be responsible for capturing, analysing & documenting business processes and requirements, working with stakeholders to determine the priority of requirements based on value to the business, defining the scope of the change activity, and then working with both users and IT staff to guarantee the change activity meets the business needs.

The role will be closely aligned to our developing Knowledge Management function helping to support the suite of projects delivering knowledge and know how to the firm over the next few years, and longer term working to identify improvements in processes and technologies to support the adoption and embedding of knowledge management. Outside of Knowledge Management business analysis will be required across multiple projects in many different areas of the business.

This role forms part of the IT Business Consultancy group which includes Business Partnering, Digital Adoption and Project Management. The team interacts with lawyers and legal services as well as business services and has a firmwide presence.

What will you do:

Scoping:

• Work with project sponsors, the IT leadership team and the wider engaged stakeholder community to gain a detailed understanding of the mandatory and desired outcomes of project/change activities; capture and maintain the associated requirements log.
• Support the development of options for the range of technical solutions available to meet the project brief.
• Make solution recommendations based on fit, technical feasibility and cost analysis.
• Ensure solutions follow the guidance laid out by the Architecture function, most notably when making choices between ‘off-the-shelf’/standardised and ‘internally developed’/bespoke and ensuring they fit to Simmons & Simmons long term IT objectives.
• Develop testing and performance measurement/quality plans with the Testing team that enable the measurement of if the solution delivered is fit for purpose and meets the brief.
  
  
  

Delivering:

• Capturing, analysing & documenting business requirements
• Working with key stakeholders to determine the priority of requirements
• Working with stakeholders during the design, build and test phases to ensure the solution meets the needs of the business
• Take accountability for highlighting issues, engaging the team to find solutions and ensuring that the necessary remedial action is pursued.
• Provide input into all relevant project and departmental documentation as required to ensure the solution can be maintained and supported in-life; actively support the training team in developing the necessary training for both IT and end-user audiences.
• Contribute to the Business Analysis Centre of Excellence, reviewing documentation, templates and standards so that the firm can easily engage with Business Analysis and the project lifecycle.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Minimum foundation level certification in Business Analysis
• Able to work with user groups to break down loosely defined requirements into actionable facts that define the success of the project.
• Understanding of Knowledge Management in the legal sector and the IT applications and supporting infrastructure, around Knowledge Management products.
• Effective at building and sustaining relationships across all levels of the organisation, both within IT and beyond.
• Credible in relaying detailed information to a non-expert audience in a manner that creates action and gets results.
• Experience in acting as a point of reference to a delivery team, confident in working and negotiating with technical experts to ensure the project’s mandate is achieved.
• Experience of various tools and techniques applicable to breaking down problems, formulating solutions, and tracking and prioritising risks and issues.
• (Desirable) A good understanding of project lifecycle methodologies such as Prince 2 and Agile
• Exposure to and understanding of legal technologies an advantage
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Able to develop professional relationships through diverse networks.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.
  
  
  

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
  
  
  

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.