IT Insurance Business Analyst
Role: IT Insurance Business Analyst (Project Manager)
Duration: 6 months + possibility of extension
Location: Hybrid London, UK (2 days onsite per week)
B2B Contract / Freelance / Contract
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to join a high-impact Data & Analytics team supporting strategic initiatives for a costumer in the Insurance sector. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, driving the successful delivery of data-driven solutions, including modern data platforms, ETL pipelines, and business intelligence reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and formalize business requirements for the implementation of Data & Analytics projects with ETL and Data Visualization tools
- Collaborate closely with Data Engineers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Design and execute test strategies, including building test books and validating solutions against business requirements
- Act as Project Manager for smaller initiatives and PMO for larger, more complex programmes
- Support the Data & Analytics technical leader in the implementation of a new Data Platform based on MS Fabric
- Ensure alignment between stakeholders, technical teams, and business objectives
- Drive continuous improvement in data processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within the Insurance industry
- Strong understanding of the insurance lifecycle (policy, underwriting, claims, etc.)
- Proven experience working on Data & Analytics projects (ETL, reporting, dashboards)
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management / PMO, including planning and tracking delivery
- Solid SQL skills for data analysis and validation
- Experience working in cross-functional teams with Data Engineers and technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical thinking, proactivity, and problem-solving capabilities
Nice to have
- Working experience in Commercial insurance or ReInsurance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric data platform
- Knowledge of ETL tools such as Alteryx or Microsoft Data Factory
- Knowledge of Data Visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau