Job Description:Application closing date: Thursday 19th February at 5pm GMTPlease note, you must be able to commute to our office in London (EC3) on a weekly basis. About us Velonetic is a technology-focused service provider transforming insurance transactions in the London market. A joint venture by DXC Technology, Lloyd's, and the International Underwriting Association (IUA) , we have been operating for over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance. Processing over £1 17 billion worth of premium and claims transactions today, we are building a new digital platform and services that will enable our customers to move transactions and money through the processing lifecycle with greater efficiency and speed, releasing time to drive innovation and focus on higher value activities. As the insurance market evolves at an unprecedented pace, there have never been a more exciting time to join us.
The Velonetic Apprenticeship Programme Over the course of the programme, you'll study for a recognised qualification at the same time as gain ing valuable hands on experience in your role, developing practical skills while contributing to real work that makes an impact.
You'll be supported to learn and grow through a combination of workplace experience and formal training, and you'll be paired with a buddy to help you settle in, build confidence in your role and connect with our Early Careers community. You'll join us on a permanent contract and your apprenticeship is just the start of your journey , laying the foundation for future career progression with in Velonetic.
Your learning pathway You'll complete the
Leve l 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship . As a Business Analyst , your job is to understand how a business works, find ways to improve it and help the business use technology to make things work better.
You will work with different people across the business to understand their needs and help design possible solutions that will meet these. Your role is important to act as a bridge between teams, making sure everyone understands the problem and agrees on the best solution.
Your role also includes understanding and mapping out how the business currently works and helping plan any changes to the way people work or to IT systems. You'l l bring together information from different people, organise it clearly, and document what the new system or process should do. Your apprenticeship will cover the following:
- Using clear methods to investigate problems and find opportunities
- Understanding, mapping and improving how work gets done
- Figuring out what data a business needs to make better decisions
- Helping people understand and manage changes in the business
- Helping design how information is organised and connected
- Talking to different people to understand what they need
- Document the changes being made including the cost s , benefits and impact.
What you'll be doing You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team with lots of experience and knowledge, working closely with people across the business to understand how things work and how to make them better. Our team uses data, technology and collaboration to deliver improvements, giving you the chance to build strong skills across a variety of projects. You'll :
- Collaborate across the business to understand how their current processes work and what challenges they face , gathering information to support improvements.
- Help map and understand how tasks are currently done , identifying opportunities to simplify or im prove to make it work better.
- Support the team by documenting what the business needs from new processes or systems , turning discussions and findings into clear , easy to understand documents .
- Assist with collecting and reviewing data to help the team understand patterns , issues or opportunities.
- Take part in project activities such as meetings and workshops , helping to keep tasks organised and moving forward.
Entry requirements - 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including Maths and English
- 3 A Levels grade C and ab ove (or equivalent)
To succeed in this role you will ✓ Have an interest in how business es work and how they can be improved
✓ Be self-motivated , with the a bility to work independently and effectively in a hybrid working environment
✓ Be a confident communicator who is comfortable talking to different people
✓ Be curious and willing to ask questions
✓ Be excited to learn new tools, technologies and ways of working
✓ Thrive in collaborative environments and work well in a team
✓ Demonstrate attention to detail and work through tasks logically
✓ Show creativity and adaptability in solving problems
Read more about the day in the life of a Business Analyst here .
Our Culture Here at Velonetic, we support with care and compassion. We 're constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace . This year we were hugely proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work, and recognised as one of the UK 's Best Workplaces for women! You can f ind out more about working at Velonetic here .
Employee Benefits As a virtual-first organisation, we offer flexible working alongside regular office time for collaboration and growth. We're based in the iconic Lloyd's building (EC3) , at the heart of the London Insurance market. You'll be in the office on average once a week, with flexibility to be in more frequently when required - reasonable travel expenses are covered by the Company.
Our competitive benefits package includes flexible options such as buying or selling annual leave, private medical cover, dental and travel insurance. You'll also have access to Perks at Work, offering discounts on gift cards, holidays, restaurants, activities, and more. You'll also be provided with a laptop and home working equipment to work effectively at home.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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