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Business Analyst
Baillie Gifford
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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R0004401## Job TitleBusiness Analyst## DepartmentInnovation-BG-UK## Overview of Department## Purpose of RoleWorking in the Business Analysis function within the Innovation Shared Services area, this is a great opportunity for an analyst to work across the full change space, from an initial idea through to the delivery of improved processes or IS applications and solutions.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to analyse processes and requirements, and collaborate with colleagues to determine how best to deliver meaningful change. This may be achieved through enhancements to existing applications, driving process efficiencies, or building/procuring robust applications.
We are a flexible team, and Business Analysts will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects and engage with various areas of the business over time.## Responsibilities* Working independently or as part of a team of Business Analysts, perform all analysis tasks associated with projects and programmes, such as preparing an analysis approach, analysis estimation and scoping, process and requirements analysis (and associated documentation), as well as working closely with project teams to pursue a solution.* Build strong relationships between project teams and stakeholders, acting as a ‘conduit’ between business users and technical teams (but not a barrier/blocker to collaboration).* Strive to ‘do the right thing' by challenging working practices (where appropriate) and driving forward improvements in working practices* Contribute to project and delivery stream strategy and output by collaborating closely with project and delivery managers to aid understanding of upcoming work, as well as influencing estimations and prioritisations as part of longer-term planning.* Manage time across multiple projects and programmes, and assess your own working capacity to support wider prioritisation and planning* Provide peer review and honest feedback for fellow Business Analysts at all levels.* Contribute toward an inclusive and welcoming working environment for colleagues.## **Your Knowledge and Experience*** Previous working experience in a business analyst role* Strong analytical skills and mindset, and ability to apply them in different situations.* Sound hands-on understanding of the role of a business analyst, and how that fits into the application development lifecycle.* Desire to learn and develop key skills and techniques in a project setting.* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers as well as stakeholders and subject matter experts, even in challenging settings.* A logical, proactive and flexible approach to working under pressure and balancing a varied workload.* Outstanding time-management and ability to multitask by utilising planning and prioritisation techniques.* Understanding of basic process modelling techniques* Willingness to coach and develop others* Experience of working in project and programme settings* Working knowledge of AI tools and techniques* Data analysis experience (preferred)## **The Type of Candidate that we're looking for**With a proven background in business analysis, you are a self-starter and an excellent communicator, able to foster and maintain strong working relationships with ease. You possess natural attention to detail and the ability to apply problem-solving skills to complex situations. You have an aptitude and willingness to multitask and contribute expertise across multiple projects at any given time.## **Critical Skills (not limited to)*** Adaptability* Enabling others* Improvement mindset* Storytelling* Systems thinking## Closing DateFebruary 3, 2026*At Baillie Gifford we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture in which each of our colleagues can thrive and develop. We believe that our clients are best served by a diverse workforce with the experiences, ideas and perspectives that this brings.*If you are currently working at Baillie Gifford as an employee or contractor please apply to this job from the firm's Workday internal career site.Baillie Gifford is an independent, private partnership, which allows us to focus entirely on our clients and their investments. It helps our stability, motivation and culture and enables us to take a long-term view on all that we do, including staff development, client relationships and investing.And just like with our investments, we’re good at spotting potential in our employees. Join us and we’ll actively support you to explore the possibilities of your career and interests. We’ll give you on-going training and development, all to ensure you have valuable opportunities to grow your unique talents and pursue your goals. We’re also incredibly committed to the wellbeing of our employees.This is just a taste of our culture. One that was created by the partners who own and will work with you every day in the firm. People who are always on hand to hear your ideas and suggestions of how to make Baillie Gifford an even better place to be.So, if this sounds like somewhere you could realise your full potential, then our next investment could be you.If you have any questions or issues regarding your application, please contact us at HR@bailliegifford.com.For more detail on careers at Baillie Gifford visit our careers site at:This page hosts our regular vacancies - to view our graduate and internship vacancies follow this #J-18808-Ljbffr
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