DWF are seeking a Business Analyst to join our Business Change Team in Manchester, and be accountable for the delivery of a variety of projects to support the DWF Transformation Programmes and supplementary improvement activities. Working across all areas of the firm, with occasional support to external clients, this role will analyse problems and opportunities by investigating and assembling factual evidence of current operations and will assist in supporting the definition of target operating models.

You will report to the Lead Business Analyst, and alongside a small team of Business Analysts, you will be responsible for gathering high quality business and technical requirements for small to medium size projects and products, mapping existing processes from SIPOC through to a procedural level of detail, identifying emerging trends and issues in a clear and succinct manner to enable project development and analysing conceptual and logical data model structures.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Business Analyst with experience of supporting medium to large business change projects within professional services. Legal experience would be ideal, but we can also consider individuals from a financial services, insurance, or consultancy background. You will be familiar with current and forward thinking tools and be adept at managing potentially competing interests to steer recommendations to a mature conclusion.

If you are looking to join a forward thinking organisation where you will be involved in a variety of programmes, please apply now!

About DWF

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services, operating from 33 key locations with over 4,200 people. The Company became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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