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Business Analyst Cherwell – 12 month FTC

Employer
Ashurst
Location
Glasgow, Glasgow City
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
11 May 2021

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About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations

Business Area - Change & Business Improvement (CBI)

Role: Business Analyst - 12 month FTC

Location: Based at Ashurst's Glasgow office. Some international travel may be required

Reporting to: Head of Business Change

Hours of work -Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30, however you will be required to work such hours as are necessary to carry out your duties

Department/ Role Overview:

The Change & Business Improvements function is engaged is the delivery of a core part of the firm's business plan to help drive performance to 2023, and enable the firm to build and provide market leading business services. This includes making organisation changes (including processes and changes to service delivery) which allows the firm to be able to respond to the changing demands of clients, evolving technology and market efficiency drives, and embrace different ways of working.

This role will be working as part of the Service Management programme, working closely with existing teams to understand the processes they currently undertake and helping to document and streamline those processes to make them suitable for use in a centralised and shared services environment and / or deployment to the Ashurst strategic service management tool - Cherwell. It will include analysis, documentation and streamlining of end to end business processes relating to working practice and procedures (As-Is and To-Be), focusing on understanding and documenting the As-Is processes, creating the To-Be process documentation, and being part of the project team to transform the way they work globally

Main responsibilities:

  • Undertake business analysis work in relation to specific projects
  • Prepare appropriate documentation and supporting materials in relation to specific projects
  • Adhere to Ashurst's BA and project methodology
  • Provide a solid interface between CBI and IT and bridge any methodology gaps
  • Identification of, and close liaison with, stakeholders to understand business needs
  • Assist and contribute to project planning activities to ensure clarification of scope, benefits and risks (probability and impact assessment)
  • Conduct meetings and workshops to capture functional requirements and verifying with user representatives / stakeholders
  • Map 'as is' and 'to be' processes
  • Arrange and manage requirement reviews
  • Work closely with 3rd party suppliers to communicate requirements and deliver solutions
  • Assist with developing and running test programmes in relation to specific systems and projects
  • Work collaboratively with the Change and Communications and training teams to manage internal and external communications related to target operating model to all levels of stakeholders both business and functional
  • Liaise with the workstream leads and Senior Business Analyst to ensure that the proposed outcomes, solutions, supporting systems, processes and plans fully support the business requirements

Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Extensive experience as a business analyst working on process mapping, requirements gathering, streamlining processes, and implementing process efficiencies within a professional services company, ideally a law firm.
  • Demonstrable experience of working on complex, large-scale business transformation within a global organisation.
  • Able to operate within a project brief and clearly defined scope, reporting to the Project Manager as required
  • Solid IT system implementation experience
  • Strong planner with ability to spot tenuous links and critical process dependencies.
  • Organised and able to prioritise diverse workload to meet deadlines within robust project framework.
  • Working knowledge of different analysis techniques/methods, including requirements definition and specification.
  • Able to work collaboratively and effectively with teams remotely in a global context.
  • Demonstrates an ability to quickly understand the key component steps and interfaces within operational business processes and model new processes/procedures.
  • Good attention to detail whilst being a logical thinker, clear communicator and possesses strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of business process mapping methodology and disciplines.
  • Very proficient in use of MS Office tools (especially Visio, Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
  • Able to liaise and influence senior stakeholders within the firm.
  • Tactful and diplomatic when in pressured situations, with ability to challenge and motivate others.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with an ability to bring clarity to an operational environment with complex influencing factors.
  • Possesses strong customer mindset and a desire to deliver world-class service outcomes.
  • Effective problem solving, planning and decision making skills in a complex environment.

Desired skills and experience

  • ISEB Business Analysis diploma (or similar qualification)
  • Experience of service management in a shared services environment and of service management tool (Cherwell experience ideal)
  • Knowledge of legal back office systems such as Document Management, HR and Practice Management systems
  • Preferably, experience of managing business change within a shared services environment with strong focus on standardisation and optimisation.
  • Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies (i.e. Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PRINCE).

 

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations

Company

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit  www.ashurst.com

Company info
Telephone
+44 20 7638 1111
Location
London Fruit & Wool Exchange
1 Duval Square
London
E1 6PW
United Kingdom

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