With 2 years in insurance, this candidate has built a solid background as a Business Analyst. Their recent work has included facilitating workshops, supporting solution design and gathering requirements, with regular responsibility for requirements gathering and documentation. They are comfortable using Confluence, Jira and Excel, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as clear in communication and confident with stakeholders, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that improved requirements quality, while they also contributed to initiatives that supported successful system changes. They are used to working with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, and can adjust their communication style depending on the audience and urgency of the issue. The candidate is particularly strong in stakeholder workshops and business analysis, and tends to approach problems by understanding the detail first before deciding on a practical next step. They have also had exposure to banking, giving them a useful ability to adapt to different operating environments, systems and stakeholder expectations. They are now looking for a role where they can broaden their responsibilities. In their next move, greater ownership of their work is an important consideration. They are open to hybrid working where the role allows it and value clear expectations around performance. In interview, they present as considered and straightforward, with a preference for giving practical examples rather than overstating their experience.
