Business Analyst at Universal Music Group

London, England, United Kingdom

Universal Music Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Significant commercial experience in delivering enterprise solutions
  • Experience with most aspects of software delivery and life cycle
  • Experience gathering and developing detailed functional requirements
  • Experience breaking down complex requirements into independent user stories
  • Experience capturing detailed acceptance criteria
  • Experience building a release plan with user stories in collaboration with teams
  • Experience working with product owners, subject matter experts, business owners, and project managers
  • Experience in Agile ceremonies, requirements workshops, and stakeholder management
  • Technical proficiency in defining requirements using BDD/Gherkin style acceptance criteria
  • Ability to perform detailed analysis of business requirements and scope development activities

Responsibilities

  • Gather requirements from key business users and document them
  • Ensure software developed meets the requirements
  • Work with product owner and subject matter experts to define requirements (user stories) using BDD/Gherkin style acceptance criteria
  • Perform detailed analysis of business requirements and scope subsequent activities for new functionality
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies with the development team and resolve ambiguities during development
  • Own requirements to be built by the team, present stories and journeys, and facilitate requirements workshops
  • Create application documentation for end-users and technical staff as needed
  • Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions interfering with sprint goals
  • Develop thorough understanding of business needs and related processes
  • Work with other BAs and teams to define end-to-end or integration requirements across projects and systems
  • Manage stakeholders, maintain relationships, facilitate requirements gathering and delivery with POs and SMEs
  • Work with QA and project team to validate acceptance criteria, modify/split requirements, participate in estimation and iteration planning
  • Support POs, devs, and tech leads as necessary
  • Assist with user acceptance testing as needed
  • Assist team with story selection, task definition, and making commitments
  • Improve team productivity
  • Receive demos from developers to ensure requirements are met
  • Record minutes and action points for technical and business calls

Skills

Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering
User Stories
BDD
Gherkin
Acceptance Criteria

Universal Music Group

Global music recording, publishing, and distribution

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1934Year Founded
$3,890.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k
Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, visiion insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Allowance

Risks

Legal battle with Drake over 'pay-for-play' could harm UMG's reputation.
Downtown Music acquisition may face regulatory scrutiny, delaying expansion plans.
AI partnership with Amazon may not fully address evolving AI content challenges.

Differentiation

UMG leads the music industry with a diverse global presence in 60+ countries.
UMG's artist-centric streaming model enhances engagement and revenue for musicians.
UMG's strategic partnerships, like with Amazon, bolster innovation and content protection.

Upsides

UMG's acquisition of Downtown Music boosts its independent music sector presence.
Partnership with KLAY Vision positions UMG as a leader in AI-driven music innovation.
Collaboration with WPP enhances UMG's marketing capabilities and global reach.

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