Business Analyst - Senior Consultant/Manager

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The opportunityWe are looking for several Digital Business Analysts, to join our Data and Analytics (DnA) team in Canberra or Melbourne. The right person will have a deep interest in delivering data and analytics products, solutions and outcomes. They will be focused on understanding the problem space through working directly with stakeholders, co-designing innovative solutions, and driving meaningful change.We are seeking people who relish complexity, autonomy, and trust. If you enjoy working in fast-paced, high-impact environments, delivering socially valuable outcomes this role may be for you.EY DnA is our data and advanced analytics capability within EY Asia-Pacific, with over 500 specialist employees working across multiple industry sectors.Our Canberra practice is focused on supporting core government clients in embracing data-driven transformation. We assist by providing transformational strategy, architecture, business case development, solution implementation, and ongoing support. Our teams include some of the best strategists, architects, delivery managers, analysts, data scientists, big data engineers, developers and consultants in the region.This role is offered on a flexible full-time basis. We are looking for analysts with every level of experience, to support our fast-growing team. We particularly welcome applications from early-career analysts looking to rapidly gain diverse experience. If you believe you are uniquely placed to help our clients, we are eager to hear from you.This role will be based in Canberra or Melbourne and will require the candidate to be an Australian citizen and/or capable of holding an Australian Government security clearance.Your key responsibilities

• Co-design, develop, and document solutions to our clients' complex challenges in Agile and waterfall contexts. Participate in and/or lead user research and elicitation activities. Create user stories, requirement specifications, and visual models.
• Contribute to the continuous analysis, design, and implementation of large-scale data and analytics solutions for clients.
• Identify opportunities for strategic and tactical improvement within our clients' environments.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide data-driven strategies for large government clients.
• Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with clients and, where necessary, act as the interface and translator between technical and non-technical teams.
• Act as product owner, product manager, or lead analyst for the delivery of significant government and internal products.
• Design data and integration flows, including rules for routing, transformation, integration, and archival.
• Perform data analysis to understand the root cause of issues, the quality of data available, gaps, and flows.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience understanding and solving complex data-related challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including familiarity with Australian Government language
• Familiarity with Agile delivery principles and methods
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills;
• Strong problem-solving experience
• Ability to balance and prioritise activities, with the flexibility to quickly adapt to changing business demands
• Knowledge and experience of all elements of software development including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, defect management
• Due to the nature of the client base you MUST BE an Australian Citizen

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong consulting experience and background, including engaging directly with clients
• Experience in a delivery role on Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data or analytics projects
• Current Baseline clearance or above (non-mandatory: apply if you do not hold clearance)

What we offer

• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you'll develop the mindset and skills you'll need to thrive in the future.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you'll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. EY | Building a better working world© 2021 Ernst & Young Australia. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.