Business Analyst- Mercator

As an Agile Business Analyst you will:

• Build highly collaborative internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer/stakeholder needs
• Work collaboratively with scrum team members to deliver digital deliveries; fully engage and contribute in agile ceremonies (eg sprint planning sessions, daily stand ups and retrospectives)
• Take ownership and be accountable for sprint tasks
• Produce user stories and acceptance criteria
• Consistently produce work of a good quality, to sprint plan deadlines
• Flag risks or blockers in advance and voice concerns but offer solutions
• Work with the Product Manager, Digital Service Manager and User Researchers to refine the services in light of external factors such as changes to policy, legislation, technology or user requirements
• Seek continual improvement opportunities within own and other scrum teams
• Assist/support user research/user experience activities for the team
• Work closely with internal/external customers (public) so digital services meet user needs
• Motivate self and others to do a good job, build a strong team ethos
• Engage in a Business Analyst Community of Practice and share knowledge and best practice
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of digital delivery disciplines and talent both internally and externally
• Analyse and map the risks of this product approach and propose mitigation solutions
• Define how the predicted user and financial benefit can be realised
• Make a recommendation for action against the analysis done
• Need to be comfortable writing technical user stories for the delivery of APIs
• Analyse propositions and assess the user needs
  
  We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Business Analyst with excellent communication skills. You will be open-minded, happy to work on your own or as part of a team, want to learn new technologies and promote best practice., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent collaborative team working
• Proven experience of working within an Agile environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate Agile tooling
• The ability to provide support and encouragement to others
• The ability to manage yourself and align with team goals
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
  
  Mercator Digital is an award-winning digital consultancy, ranked at number four among the Best Medium Sized Workplaces in the UK and recognised as one of Europe's top 100 Best Workplaces. We're also celebrated for our commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development, diversity and excellence in tech.
Leveraging nearly 20 years' experience, Mercator Digital designs, builds, and delivers innovative digital services for clients across the public and private sectors worldwide. With a global presence spanning the UK, US, France, and Singapore, the Mercator team comprises over 400 specialists. We provide an environment where talented professionals can grow, collaborate, and deliver innovative solutions that make digital services more innovative, effective, and accessible for all. Team Mercator This is an exciting time to join Mercator Digital. We're growing fast - opening new offices, expanding our teams, and creating new opportunities for development. We're proud of our culture - one that's lively, inclusive, and forward-thinking. As we grow, preserving our culture remains a priority. That's why we have an annual survey for feedback, an open-door policy for communication, plenty of social events to foster connections, and a benefits package to show our appreciation. Our brand values are at the core of who we are, and each Mercator team member lives these values as brand ambassadors:
• We don't stand still
We're always evolving, making bold choices, and seeking improvement.
• We keep it real
We're straightforward, open, and honest in everything we do.
• We take care
We support each other, our work, our clients, and partners.
• It's a joint effort
We work together, trust each other, and build strength in unity.
• We own our actions
We empower accountability for our words, actions, and results.
• We bring out the best
We share knowledge and enthusiasm, helping everyone reach their fullest potential.