Business Analyst Consultant

Dynamics of the Role

An understanding of key TransUnion systems which will be required to analyse, guide, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. Involvement in the facilitation of workshops, documenting integrated complex solutions, difficult problems, business requirements, user journeys, product experience, product challenges, critical decisions and supporting the communication and delivery of these requirements. Possess experience in projects, detailed planning, be an expert communicator and a proficient analyst. Committed to the discovery and development of innovative reporting solutions and the processes that affect your solutions. Convert diverse data views into effective reporting and usable content.

How You'll Contribute

• Pursue the objectives and goals of the department in line with the organisational strategy.
• Operate competently and independently across multiple areas, applications, and lines of business.
• Drive identification of requirements across all TransUnion business units, actively participating and contributing to the understanding of business needs.
• Identify when a workshop is required, facilitating the multiple business stakeholders and technology teams to successfully capture the essence of the requirement whilst aligning business units on the requirements and requirement complexities.
• Partner with the Business, the global TransUnion community, Architects, technology teams and Customers and be considered the Subject Matter Expert in your area.
• Prepare and/or participate in the development of business cases and proposals, including identification of alternatives and cost/benefit analysis.
• Prepare and develop modern user interface experience mock ups and customer journeys closely aligned to initiative requirements.
• Understand current challenges with historical integration patterns and recommending effective and secure modern integration patterns improving overall customer and application experience.
• Contribute to the analysis and design of new business processes using consistent and industry accepted documentation methodologies.
• Develop Business Requirements Specifications that meet the business and technology initiatives in line with the organisations various strategies and plans. Industry accepted documentation methodologies, integrating theory and industry principles with organizational practices and procedures must be consistently applied.
• Actively contribute to the development and documentation of the best solution to achieve the objective and business requirements for an initiative or problem. The solution may cross department and regional borders and frequently require ingenuity and creativity.
• Participate in the development of test plans, testing of changes when required and reviewing the results.
• Understand different data sources and perform Data Analysis on the different sources. Good verbal and written communication skills using tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communication.
• Provide well-articulated progress updates and feedback to line, senior management, and initiative stakeholders.
• Convert technical and business data into meaningful reports for distribution to line, senior management, and initiative stakeholders.
• Consult and work closely with Architects, business, and technical teams to ensure all requirements have been accurately addressed across initiatives.
• Continue to build on technical and business knowledge to better understand the link between business and technology. Analyse methodologies for process improvements, better utilisation of resources, product enhancements, improved communications, and faster issue resolution building in depth knowledge of business architecture.
• Collaborate effectively with the direct team and the broader enterprise acting as a mentor and guide to junior members of the teams.

What You'll Bring

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/abilities required. Preference would be given to candidates from designated groups.

Diploma or Degree Informatics or relevant experience

• Min 3 years' experience in business analysis, data processing and data analysis
• Min 3 years' experience in large projects and teams
• Knowledge and experience of IT processes, SDLC, testing and the various project methodologies including waterfall and Agile.
• Experience in JAD and Design Thinking:

Relational databases ,Fixed width flat files ,Cloud computing , Confluence,

Tableau ,SSRS , MS Excel, MS PowerPoint , SOAP webservices protocol (XML) ,

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What we offer

We aim high — and are reaching for new heights every day. This is a terrific time to join our team as we build on our commitment to integrity, service, reliability and innovation. These values stand behind the decisions we make every day, as well as our relationships at work and with the clients we serve. We believe in the power to achieve and are taking it in bold new directions.

Who we are

Who we are A global leader in credit information and information management services, TransUnion gives businesses, consumers and the global community the power to achieve their goals. Businesses count on us to better manage risk and customer relationships. Consumers are able to better manage credit to achieve their financial goals. And in communities around the world we help build strong economies and give people the power to achieve their dreams. Exceptional opportunities are coming as we build on this strong foundation. Our ambitious growth strategy includes substantial new investment worldwide, a wide range of new solutions to help our clients succeed like never before, and new ideas for expanding our reach in every part of our dynamic and fast moving industry. We're on an exciting journey and you can be a part of it. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a hybrid Position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU Office Location for a minimum of two days a week.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.