Senior Business Analyst

Description

As Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, we provide world-class businesses with cutting-edge data solutions in the cloud. We help clients take leading technology to the limits by combining our expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics. With Google Cloud Platform as our foundation, we help businesses future-proof their solutions, deepen their understanding of consumers, increase competitive advantage and unlock operational efficiencies.

We are currently in the process of building a world-class Strategy and Engagement team. This team will draw out and advise on the strategic interests of a fast-growing start-up, as well as oversee the development and implementation of data science, data analytics and data engineering projects to achieve tangible business impact.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will work with team members of Strategy & Engagement to coordinate and oversee work streams within AI Impact and Cloud Engineering engagements. You will dedicate efforts to fully grasp the business requirements given the client’s context and market trends, translate these findings to the technical team and communicate results to the relevant stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the Strategy team and collaborate with our Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to ensure client engagements capture full business value
• Progressively influence and manage client relationships, in order to achieve buy-in of methods and results as well as foster long-term relationships
• Present and communicate project developments and solutions to relevant client stakeholders
• Own and drive work streams related to company strategy and guidance to business development
• Analyse and interpret data and information from several sources to support clients in decision making and unlocking the value in data
• Progressively manage project development and timelines to ensure deliverables are done on time and achieve excellence

Requirements

• Previous work experience in consulting within a technical / data-driven environment is essential
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (preferably but not necessarily) Business, Economics or STEM
• Robust problem-solving as well as verbal, written and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial drive and ownership
• Proven leadership skills in order to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize tasks and perform under pressure
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about the intersection of business strategy and data technologies

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Situated in the innovation hub of Canary Wharf
• Laptop of your choice
• Monthly social events and team offsites
• Free fruit, cookies, tea/coffee throughout the week
• Regular networking events, mentoring events and conferences
• Exposure to experts from a number of industries
• Freedom to explore the latest tools and technologies
• Knowledge-sharing activities

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