About the role
In your role as Responsible Investment - Business Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
?This role will provide a great opportunity to define the scope of projects in conjunction with business sponsors, analyse requirements and specify operational and technical change across USSIM.
?As Business Analyst, you will take responsibility for providing business analysis across various projects and business as usual initiatives, with involvement in activities throughout the full project lifecycle including process definition, system requirements, testing (functional and technical) and implementation.
What you will be doing
The Business Analyst (BA) is expected to provide the analysis that will define the scope, requirements and success criteria for a variety of initiatives, primarily in support of implementing the new Responsible Investment strategy.
You will coordinate input from relevant business areas, liaising with the technology change teams (Investment and Market Systems) where appropriate, to define and document proposed solutions for presentation back to business stakeholders for review and sign-off.
The BA will act as a point of contact for business and technical colleagues through to solution delivery.
As a trusted part of the Operations you will also be responsible for:
*Defining the scope of the project, agreeing high level aims with stakeholders
*Defining detailed business and systems requirements in conjunction with users and developers
*Preparing a range of documents and project artefacts as required to suit the task at hand
*Assessing implementation options, influencing stakeholders to select the most appropriate solution
*Highlighting the implications of each solution not only in terms of project delivery but also business value and on-going support or effort levels
*Documenting the current state, proposed outcome and target operating model
*Planning, preparing, participating in and oversight of testing, transition and implementation
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t tick every box, if you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:
*Extensive prior business analysis experience (essential)
*Technical familiarity and experience writing systems documentation (essential)
*A strong background in financial services with asset management experience (essential), and pensions sector experience (desirable)
*Responsible Investment knowledge across climate, governance, nature, and people (highly desirable)
*Experience of data models, data dictionaries and data flows, towards the design of strategic technical solutions, including associated governance and controls (highly desirable)
*Experience of working in or close to an Equities function (highly desirable)
*Experience of equities products and trade flows (highly desirable)
*Experience in both Agile and traditional Ways of Working (highly desirable)
*Knowledge of Proxy Voting data and processes (desirable)
*Experience of mapping processes, both current and target, with the ability to summarise key elements succinctly for articulation to senior management
*Good relationship and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to engage with and gain the confidence of others as well as challenge where appropriate
*Ability to deliver high quality work under tight timelines
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.
We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We’re also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development.
We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual’s unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.
Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
*Great starting salary
*Generous annual leave package
*Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
*Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
*Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
*Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
*Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
*Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
*Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.
Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ’front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
*Integrity
*Collaboration
*Excellence
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.
We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.
We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .