Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst Hybrid About Us Jean Edwards Consulting is a specialist technology consultancy serving the global reinsurance and insurance markets. We help cli e nts modernise their operations through AI-driven solutions, contract automation tools, and expert-led project delivery. With a global team spread across five offices, we help clients transform their operations and drive long-term efficiency. We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our growing team and take a leadership role in delivering high-quality solutions for our international insurance and reinsurance clients. Our headquarters are in Brighton, UK with additional offices in Switzerland, the US, Latvia, Nigeria, and South Africa. We work with a diverse portfolio of international clients across the financial services sector, with a strong focus on insurance, reinsurance, and the Lloyd’s market. We welcome applications for both permanent and contractor roles, with salary and benefits packages determined by location, contract type, and level of experience. Why Join Us At our core, we believe in delivering excellence while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Joining our team means working on high-impact projects in the global insurance and reinsurance sector, with opportunities to shape products used across multiple markets. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to make a real difference, the support of an experienced leadership team, and a culture that values innovation, growth, and work-life balance. The Role This position will not only involve hands-on analysis and delivery but also the management and mentoring of a small team of Business Analysts. Working closely with stakeholders—including clients, project managers, QA, and IT development teams—you will lead requirements gathering, create and prioritise Agile user stories, and ensure the delivery of solutions that meet business objectives . You will also oversee user acceptance testing and help shape the long-term vision of our products and services. Key Responsibilities Lead a small team of Business Analysts, providing mentorship, support, and performance feedback. Work with stakeholders to capture, refine, and prioritise requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives . Oversee the delivery of multiple projects, including process improvements, software implementations, and complex data migrations/reconciliations. Own and manage prioritised product backlogs, define user stories, and ensure timely delivery of new features, enhancements, and fixes. Contribute to and review GUI designs to ensure intuitive, user-friendly experiences. Produce and maintain detailed functional documentation, wireframes, and acceptance criteria. Lead or coordinate user acceptance testing to validate deliverables. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and evolve long-term strategy and product roadmaps. Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment. Essential Requirements Degree in IT, Finance, Business, or a related field. Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, ideally insurance/reinsurance or the London Market. Proven experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of Business Analysts. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Strong ability to analyse complex business requirements and produce high-quality functional documentation. Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies, including backlog management and user story definition. Strong organisational and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to work independently and represent the company confidently at client sites. Willingness and ability to travel when required . Nice to have Hands-on experience in insurance/reinsurance or Lloyd’s market systems and processes. Knowledge of user-centred design principles and UX best practices. Experience overseeing or conducting front-end/UI testing. Comfort engaging in technical conversations with IT teams and high-level stakeholders. Strong experience with data-focused projects, including migrations and reconciliations. Proactive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships quickly.