Trainee Business Analyst - Modern Apprenticeship - 18103

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Employer: Baillie Gifford
Closing Date: Friday 28 April

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Business Analysis team. The role will suit someone who’s keen to learn about technology and how it can support a business. You’ll work closely with internal business users to understand business processes, as well as pin-pointing problems and opportunities to improve how we work. You will work towards Information Technology and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 6.

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Employer:       
 
Baillie Gifford is an investment management company founded in 1908. Since that time, we have grown into a leading global company and invest in some of the world’s most exciting businesses. We work hard for our clients and employ over 1,800 people, most of whom work in Edinburgh, but also in global offices that include London, New York and Shanghai. People are often surprised by the variety of roles available within Baillie Gifford, which can include investment managers, lawyers, finance experts, analysts and IT specialists. With a vast array of jobs, there may be a role for you that you hadn’t considered. At Baillie Gifford we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and proud of our supportive working environment. Our culture isn’t just limited to our work though - there’s an abundance of social events and groups to get involved in, from the annual dinner dance and office outing, to touch rugby and yoga classes.
 
Environment:
 
Technology underpins everything we do. That’s why we don’t wait around when it comes to leading-edge technology – we invest in it. Join our Information Systems team and you’ll immediately be part of an exciting, pioneering environment. You’ll work closely with internal business users to understand business processes, as well as pin-pointing problems and opportunities to improve how we work. You'll also work alongside our in-house development teams to design and create systems that help our business users do their best work for our clients.
 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
A typical day might involve:
 

• collaborating with and supporting colleagues on projects and programmes to gain exposure to key Business Analyst skills and practices
• shadowing and being mentored by experienced Business Analysts
• learning how projects are run using Agile methodologies
• attending and taking part in meetings to collaborate with colleagues
• developing a general understanding of end-to-end project deliverables, including understanding the requirements of business users, supporting the development process and implementing IT solutions into the business
• familiarising yourself with Business Analyst standards, goals, and principles
• taking ownership of small/medium pieces of work under guidance of experienced Business Analysts including analysing business requirements, process mapping, creating user stories /AC, and any other analysis and associated documentation as required
• seeking peer review and feedback for deliverables in order to improve, learning from feedback and incorporating learnings into future work
• contributing toward an inclusive and welcoming working environment for colleagues.

 
What will I learn?
 
The programme will provide a combination of classroom based and on the job training to help you to achieve an SVQ in Information Technology and Telecommunications at SCQF Level 6. We’ll also teach you all the skills you need to start a career in IT project management.
 
Baillie Gifford is committed to helping its employees continually learn and develop so, as well as a comprehensive induction programme, you’ll have continuous training opportunities throughout your time with us. This will be a combination of technical training to do your job to the best of your ability, professional skills courses, and the opportunity to learn about the investment management industry.
 
What qualifications/skills are required?
 

• National 5 or equivalent in Maths and English, as a minimum
• A passion for technology is essential
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work well in a team
• The curiosity to learn and a willingness to ask questions
• A customer focus
• The communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical people
• Good organisation and time management skills.

 

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