Business Analyst Jobs in Ireland

Business Analyst

$20 - $30/yr

The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in analysing, designing, and delivering business change across the firm. Working closely with stakeholders across all functions, this role ensures that initiatives are aligned with the firm’s strategic goals whilst improving operational efficiency. This role will sit within the firms Business Analysis capability within IT. The role will work on initiatives to meet the needs of all Practice Groups and Business Services teams however with a strong focus on Finance and Finance Systems. For a confidential conversation please contact Jilly.Kerr@fieldfisher.com The Role involves: * Confidently elicit and effectively manage requirements gathering from colleagues both in person and remotely across multiple locations over Europe. * Experience leading analysis of complex business problems and opportunities. Reviewing processes, demonstrating critical thinking and support the business in making decisions which will drive benefits and add value against its objectives. * Drive and challenge business teams on their identified problems and / or opportunities. * Question assumptions of how a solution will meet their needs. * Experience undertaking Market analysis and presenting decision makers clear and balanced deliverables. * Proven experience in the creation of Business cases and management reports to justify investment. Can identify and track measures needed to realise business benefits. * Identify and document business requirements using a range of business analysis techniques including but not limited to interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and task and workflow analysis. * Creation of clear documentation using a broad range of tools and techniques dependent on project delivery method and project needs in line with best practice. * Strong communication skills, confidently engaging with all stakeholders across the firm at all levels. * Support team members to continuously improve the firms Business Analysis capability. * Staying up-to-date on the latest process, technology and AI advancements. Key Skills: * Experience of working in the Legal sector. * Demonstrable experience analysing and documenting finance business processes (using known methods such as UML and BPMN), with a strong understanding of how those processes are supported by finance systems. * Experience working on finance systems or ERP-related projects and collaborating with finance systems specialists to translate business requirements into system and process improvements. * Experience undertaking process analysis (notably finance), process mapping, and the alignment of processes to supporting systems and data flows. * Analytical mindset with ability to resolve complex business problems with excellent user outcomes. * Ability to extract and document business processes and identify where improvements can be made. * Excellent interpersonal skills, able to adapt to different working styles to get the most out of the team and project contributors. * Can evaluate information gathered and distinguish user requests from the underlying true business needs. * Strong teamworking skills, actively engages in project and team meetings and suggests areas for improvement for internal processes. * Commercial awareness and capability to build investment / business focused documentation. Desirable skills: * Understanding of legal operations, workflows, and law firm services. * Exposure of operating model design creation. Personal Attributes: * Highly organised with strong attention to detail. * Ability to work autonomously, managing own time and workload effectively. * Ability to work on multiple independent projects at the same time and manage competing deadlines. * Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams. Who are we looking for? * We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us. What do we offer? * You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. * In the office or WFH? : We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule. * Beyond salary : We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward \& Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher. * Modern Office Space: Located on Adelaide Street in Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby. * Nurturing your talent: T ake a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely. * Funnel your interests : You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives. Why join Fieldfisher? At Fieldfisher, we know people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. We invest in helping our people build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside work. From professional development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives to flexible ways of working, we're committed to creating an environment where people can thrive. As part of our People First approach, we offer a range of support for colleagues and their families. Find out more about our family-friendly approach. Inclusion at Fieldfisher We want everyone at Fieldfisher to feel respected, valued and able to succeed. We're committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people from all backgrounds and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow and thrive. We believe that different experiences and perspectives strengthen our firm, our teams and the service we provide to clients. Our Inclusion Networks, colleague-led initiatives, awareness campaigns and learning programmes help build community, encourage understanding and support an environment where everyone feels they belong. Fieldfisher is proud to be an Opening Doors Employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland. Through our inclusion and recruitment strategies, we are committed to broadening access to careers, attracting talent from diverse backgrounds, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Accessibility and adjustments We're committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team in confidence at ExperiencedHireRecruitment@fieldfisher.com. We'll work with you to understand what support you need and ensure you can participate fully in the process. What to do next: * Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. * Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter. * Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises. * For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting. * We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

Senior Business Analyst

From $60,000/yr

Senior Business Analyst | £60,000 | Hybrid | Belfast Looking for your next move in business analysis? This could be a great opportunity to work on innovative software solutions and make a real impact. I'm working with a technology business looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support its software development team, helping turn business requirements into practical technical solutions. What's on offer? * Competitive salary * Hybrid working * The opportunity to influence software development * The chance to work closely with technical teams What you'll be doing: * Gathering requirements and creating user stories. * Working with stakeholders, developers and QA teams. * Supporting Agile delivery and software testing. * Turning complex business needs into technical solutions. What they're looking for: * 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst. * Experience in software development, ideally SaaS. * Strong understanding of Agile and SQL. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Interested in finding out more? Drop me a message or apply today.

UI Business Analyst

From $200/yr

Description Job Summary: This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements. Qualifications Summary The ideal Business Analyst will possess Unemployment Insurance experience. Prior BA experience is desired, however, a qualified candidate has experience in Unemployment Insurance programs along with performance responsibilities at Federal and/or State level will be considered. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment. You must be able to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently. You must also be able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines. The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables. Duties And Responsibilities * Analyze business and user needs, specifically related to interfaces involving third party or outside systems, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project. * Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented. * Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects. * Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams. * Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical. * Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. * Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes. * Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices. * Assist with validation and testing of interfaces written to the design specification Requirements Communication Skills: * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Facilitate team and client meetings effectively * Keep the client and project team well informed of project status, issues and issue mitigation strategies * Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion * Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors Technical * MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential * Testing of applications written to the design specifications written. * Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application * Review of all customer change orders, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications. Plus * Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design * Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures * Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration Leadership * Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence * Manage the process of innovative change effectively * Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change Teamwork * Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member’s contributions * Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements * Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary * Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars Knowledge And Skills * Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project * Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques * Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff * Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills * Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail * Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change * Knowledge of the software development life cycle * Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred Travel * Required travel to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in Marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

Business Analyst Manager

From $80/yr

About Citco JOB DESCRIPTION Citco is a global leader in fund services, coporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than €1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional services to meet our clients’ needs. For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com About The Role This is a Business Analyst Manager role supporting and working closely with Citco’s Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team. The CLM team is responsible for Customer Due Diligence (CDD), completing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) on behalf of the Citco Group Companies. The CLM team plays an important role in ensuring Citco’s regulatory obligations are met and delivering a positive customer experience during the process. To support the continued development of the CLM function, Citco is looking to recruit a Business Analyst Manager with strong experience identifying, analysing and documenting business, functional and system requirements. The successful candidate will provide guidance and oversight to the team of business and system analysts, helping to ensure requirements and related deliverables are produced on time, to a high standard and aligned with business priorities. The role will also support the continued adoption and embedding of CLM’s Ways of Working, helping to promote consistent, efficient and effective business analysis practices across the team. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior management, business operations, compliance and technology teams. This role will report to the Senior Vice President responsible for CLM’s Technology Responsibilities * Business Analysis * Lead requirements gathering and analysis for CLM projects, enhancements and process improvement initiatives, ensuring business needs are clearly understood and documented. * Prepare and maintain business analysis deliverables, including business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, workflows, user stories, use cases, data requirements and acceptance criteria. * Review and challenge business analysis deliverables, including business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, user stories, acceptance criteria and related documentation, to ensure they are complete, accurate and fit for purpose. * Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable requirements for technology teams and support solution design discussions to ensure proposed solutions meet business objectives. * Analyse existing business processes, systems and data flows to identify opportunities to simplify ways of working, improve business process, reduce manual effort and enhance the customer experience. * Support the configuration and ongoing support of low-code SaaS applications, engaging with vendors to log, track and follow up on incidents, service requests and enhancement items as required. * Support prioritisation of requirements and backlog items by working with business stakeholders, product owners and technology teams. * Partner with testing and delivery teams to support test planning, review test scenarios, validate that delivered functionality meets requirements and assist with user acceptance testing. * Supervision and Review * Manage and oversee the existing team of Business Analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, direction and support across active projects, enhancements and operational initiatives. * Ensure consistency, quality and appropriate governance of business analysis work across business and technology initiatives, supporting the continued adoption and embedding of automated solutions and ensuring business analysis activity remains aligned with the organisations vision, goals and strategic priorities. * Support prioritisation, resource allocation and workload management across the Business Analysis team, helping to balance technology delivery priorities. * Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing to develop the capability, confidence and effectiveness of individual Business Analysts. * Monitor progress of business analysis activities against agreed plans and deliverables, identifying risks, dependencies or capacity constraints and escalating where appropriate. * Support regular feedback, performance discussions and development planning for team members in line with business priorities. * Lead release retrospectives and identify process improvement opportunities, leveraging AI, automation and other technology-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, quality and consistency across CLM. * Project \& Stakeholder Management * Plan, coordinate and track business analysis activities across multiple technology projects, enhancements and change initiatives, ensuring timelines, dependencies and deliverables are clearly managed. * Work with project managers, product owners, technology teams and business stakeholders to align business analysis activity with agreed delivery plans, priorities and governance requirements. * Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies relating to business analysis scope, requirements, stakeholder engagement and delivery readiness. * Provide clear and concise progress updates, status reporting and decision-support materials to senior management and key stakeholders. * Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Compliance, Technology and other relevant business functions. * Facilitate workshops and meetings with business, compliance, operations and technology stakeholders to define current-state processes, future-state requirements, pain points, risks and opportunities. * Communicate business requirements, solution concepts, impacts and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications About You: * You have a degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Technology, Finance, Operations or a related discipline, with a strong interest in financial services, regulatory change and technology-enabled transformation. * You have at least 5 years’ experience in a Business Analysis, Technology, Operations or Financial Services environment. * You have strong business analysis experience, including requirements gathering, process analysis, documentation, stakeholder engagement and supporting technology delivery. * You have experience managing, mentoring or providing oversight to business analysts, system analysts, data analysts or similar roles. * You are able to review and challenge requirements, process maps, user stories, acceptance criteria and related business analysis deliverables to ensure they are clear, complete and fit for purpose. * You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior business, operations, compliance and technology stakeholders. * You can translate complex business, regulatory and technical requirements into clear, practical and actionable documentation. * You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. * You can demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset. * You have experience identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort and enhance quality through technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions. * Knowledge of Fenergo/FenX applications or broader CLM, AML/KYC and client due diligence processes is desirable but not essential. * General knowledge of databases, SQL Server, T-SQL, PostgreSQL, APIs or application integration concepts is desirable. What We Offer * A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business. * Opportunities for personal and professional career development. * Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support. * Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence. Confidentiality Assured. Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Senior Business Analyst – Commercial P&C / MGA

Accountabilities: Business Requirements Analysis: Engage with MGA stakeholders, underwriters, and business teams to gather, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for commercial insurance platform implementation. Platform Configuration & Functional Design: Translate business needs into Sure Commercial configurations, user stories, functional specifications, workflows, business rules, and acceptance criteria. Fit-Gap Analysis: Assess existing business processes against platform capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend appropriate configuration, customization, or integration solutions. Commercial Insurance Lifecycle Support: Define and support requirements across commercial insurance products, underwriting, risk assessment, appetite and eligibility rules, rating, quoting, binding, policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, and cancellations. Broker Workflow Optimization: Design and document broker submission processes and submission-to-bind workflows to improve operational efficiency and ensure alignment with underwriting requirements. Systems Integration: Define and support integrations with rating engines, carriers, brokers, accounting platforms, and other downstream systems, collaborating with technical teams on data flows and functional requirements. Testing & Quality Assurance: Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), develop test scenarios, analyze defects, validate fixes, and coordinate business sign-off. Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate client workshops and work closely with product owners, solution architects, developers, and QA professionals to align business objectives with technical implementation. Agile Delivery & Documentation: Maintain clear and structured documentation throughout the project lifecycle, contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and ensure requirements remain traceable from initial analysis through implementation and validation. Requirements: Professional Experience: At least eight years of business analysis experience, including substantial hands-on experience in Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. MGA Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of the MGA business model, delegated underwriting operations, and the complete commercial insurance lifecycle, including underwriting, risk appetite, eligibility, rating, quote-to-bind processes, and policy transactions. Insurance Industry Background: Experience working with Managing General Agents, specialty insurers, program administrators, or delegated underwriting organizations. Commercial insurance experience is strongly preferred. Insurance Platform Experience: Hands-on experience with at least one commercial insurance platform, ideally involving implementation, configuration, or business process transformation. Business Analysis Deliverables: Proven ability to produce high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, functional specifications, process flows, business rules, and requirements documentation. Implementation & Testing: Experience supporting insurance platform implementations, configuration activities, fit-gap assessments, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Client-Facing & Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, analytical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex insurance requirements into clear functional solutions. Agile Methodologies: Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Preferred Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON/XML, data mapping, and system integration concepts. Additional Preferred Skills: Exposure to ISO/Verisk, RAS, external rating engines, insurance data services, and tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Postman, or SQL is an advantage. Personal Attributes: A structured, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and work effectively in a distributed environment. Benefits: Remote Work: Fully remote working arrangement, offering flexibility in where you work. Contract Opportunity: Contract-based engagement suited to an experienced professional in commercial insurance business analysis. Specialized Industry Exposure: Opportunity to contribute to a commercial insurance technology implementation involving MGA operations and the end-to-end insurance lifecycle. Technical & Professional Development: Exposure to insurance platform configuration, business process optimization, system integrations, and modern software delivery practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside business stakeholders and multidisciplinary technology teams on complex implementation initiatives. International Work Environment: Opportunity to collaborate with distributed professionals and contribute to technology solutions supporting commercial insurance operations. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1