Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact? The AA is a well-loved brand with a range of driver services much wider than most people realise. We have an enviable set of data assets from breakdown, service, repair, insurance, telematics, digital interactions, car dealers, and driving school!
If that’s not enough, we’re focused on making Data our new Superpower as one of only 4 strategic priorities for the Group. Our growing team is modernising our data infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud platform and enabling machine learning and GenAI. Join us at an exciting time and be part of a team that is driving meaningful change for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.
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This is the job
The Data team is on a mission to make data our superpower, and we are seeking an exceptional Data Business Analyst Lead to help us achieve this goal. We are in the midst of an exciting transformation, reshaping our ways of working and significantly increasing our Business Analysis presence to ensure stakeholder needs are understood and represented throughout each delivery.
This role will lead the Business Analysis team within Data & Analytics, fostering a fun, innovative, high-quality, and professional working environment. The Data Business Analysis team is responsible for ensuring key data business outcomes are defined, articulated, understood, and successfully delivered by the wider data team. This role will form and manage a high-performing team of Data Business Analysts, setting the standard by driving best practice ways of working and excellent collaboration.
What will I be doing?
* Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to coach and mentor Business Analysts, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
* Develop and implement Business Analysis Patterns and Frameworks.
* Foster effective collaboration within the Data team, COO team, and stakeholders.
* Prioritise work based on business needs, driving backlog delivery and clear stakeholder communication.
* Elicit and translate business needs into data requirements, ensuring fit-for-purpose data products.
* Maintain requirement traceability and support queries and escalations, ensuring the programme remains on track.
What do I need?
* Proven experience in leading a Business Analysis team and conducting data analysis using tools like SQL or Python within Databricks.
* Comprehensive understanding of the data domain, including governance, architecture, modelling, engineering, delivery, quality, master data, and the role of data in analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.
* Familiarity with all stages of the software development life cycle and project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
* Superior communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business, with strong leadership abilities and a structured problem-solving approach.
* Robust knowledge of GDPR and its implications on data management, with experience in the Insurance Industry and understanding of regulatory bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority.
* Analytical and logical thinker with a results-oriented mindset, high standards, and a commitment to continual assessment and improvement, confident in advocating for the benefits of data-driven decision-making.
Additional information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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