Senior Business Analyst
London/Hybrid
£60,000 - £65,000
Company Overview
Cobalt is delighted to be partnering with a leading PropTech provider, renowned for delivering innovative technology solutions that transform the real estate industry. Our client is committed to driving digital transformation and providing top-tier technology to enhance the property management experience.
The Senior IT Business Analyst will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and business operations, ensuring that the company’s technology solutions align with business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of both technology and real estate, with a focus on driving efficiency and innovation in the company’s offerings.
Role Responsibilities
*Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and independent research to extract and evaluate insights for product enhancement. Use event storming, workshops, and interviews to gather and refine requirements for Agile development.
*Own feature project direction by creating, prioritising, and detailing user stories that guide new functionality within our product suite.
*Lead product design sessions, contribute to roadmap discussions, and coordinate with developers to ensure business-aligned solutions.
*Act as the business representative for the development team, clarifying requirements and participating in Agile sprint planning.
*Work with product, design, and QA teams to ensure requirements and specifications are fully understood and met.
*Develop and execute test plans, define acceptance criteria, and perform thorough functional reviews on new releases to ensure high-quality output and feature alignment with specifications.
*Act as a product evangelist within the company and externally, supporting sales and presales efforts as needed.
*Mentor junior analysts, instil best practices, and encourage a collaborative approach to problem-solving and product development.
Role Requirements
*Must have In-depth experience in Agile principles and Scrum framework, with a focus on iterative development and cross-functional collaboration.
*Familiarity with property management or accounting systems, specifically in commercial property environments, is highly desirable.
*An understanding of user interface and user experience design to support end-user-friendly solutions that enhance product adoption.
*Awareness of AI potential and capabilities, especially in property tech applications, to guide product innovation and align with industry trends.
*Proficiency in JIRA or similar project management tools to organise, track, and report progress on development tasks and user stories.