About the role
In your role as Business Analyst - Business Change (Data Strategy) 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 BAU initiatives, with involvement in activities throughout the full project lifecycle including process definition, system requirements, testing (functional and technical) and implementation.

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of projects that are either strategic, regulatory or discretionary across the USSIM business areas but with a special focus on supporting the Data Strategy initiative.
You will report to a Senior Business Analyst within the USSIM Business Change team.
What you will be doing
*Document current state, target operating models, and proposed solutions
*Assess implementation options and recommend solutions based on business value
*Update enterprise models (ArchiMate/BPMN 2.0) and prepare project artifacts
*Plan and oversee testing, transition, and implementation activities
*Track deliverables, timelines, risks, and issues; support SteerCo reporting
*Conduct vendor evaluations and oversee testing of data-related systems
*Collaborate on solution design, feasibility analysis, and backlog prioritisation
*Manage RAID logs and support RFP/vendor selection processes
*Analyse, clean, and prepare data sets; design data flows and master data management
*Create data visualisations, dashboards, and reports; evaluate data quality
*Communicate effectively with business and technical teams
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
*Technical familiarity and experience writing systems documentation
*A strong background in financial services, with specific asset management and pensions sector experience (highly desirable)
*Prior involvement with implementation of performance and reporting systems
*Familiarity with topics commonly associated with portfolio aggregation, including contribution and attribution (desirable)
*Good relationship and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to engage with and gain the confidence of others as well as challenge where appropriate
*Strong communication skills (written, pictorial, presentational and verbal) including the ability to adapt communications to different audiences
*Logical, structured thought processes and good problem-solving skills
*Ability to deliver high quality work under tight timelines
*Strong compliance culture and high personal ethical standards
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 .