Business Analyst - Bristol

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Business Analyst to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 9-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Macclesfield.

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst who can support their project to meet new HMRC data reporting for ad hoc Pension Scheme Returns (PSR). The immediate priority will involve sourcing, validating, and consolidating detailed data, potentially from fragmented systems. This will involve designing a sustainable, repeatable process for future PSR reporting. There has also been a revised UK Corporate Governance Code. This will involve establishing and embedding a robust framework for material controls linked to principal risks, including defining key terms, methodologies, TOM, assurance approaches, and board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and confirming detailed data requirements based on HMRC specifications
• Working with SMEs to conduct data discovery and mapping exercises to identify sources for required data points across various systems (Policy Admin Systems, Finance Systems etc.)
• Supporting the consolidation and validation of data required for submission
• Mapping 'as-is' processes and designing/documenting the 'to-be' repeatable process for future PSR requests (manual or automated options)
• Facilitating workshops and discussions with SMEs from Policy Admin, Finance, Tax, and potentially Actuarial teams
• Supporting workshops and analysis to define key risk/control categories like 'principal risks' and 'material controls'
• Assisting in the definition of the control framework, including methodologies and relationships with other frameworks
• Supporting the design of the Target Operating Model (processes, roles, technology considerations)
• Mapping 'as-is' and 'to-be' processes related to risk identification, control operation, testing/assurance, and reporting
• Documenting framework components, definitions, processes, and requirements
• Facilitating engagement with workstream leads and stakeholders across Risk

Requirements

• Experience with eliciting, analysing, and documenting requirements for regulatory reporting and governance frameworks including translating regulatory specifications into actionable requirements
• Demonstrable experience with mapping current processes and design effective future state processes, define procedures/RACIs, and contribute to Target Operating Models (TOMs)
• Experience with identifying data needs, working closely with Data Analyst/Developers to map data sources and lineages from diverse/fragmented sources
• Understanding and practical experience working with risk/control frameworks
• Ability to understand, define, and document risks and controls
• Adept at effectively collaborating with and influencing technical, Finance, Tax, Risk SMEs, and management

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.