Business Analyst

Case Study

Tom (Graduate Business Analyst)

Why did you choose youDevise?

I chose youDevise as I wanted to work in a business role but within the technology industry. I also found the prospect of working in a fairly new, but well established and growing software development company highly appealing. Finally, I felt that a smaller company would allow me to take on more responsibility at an earlier stage than a larger company.

What is your current role?

I joined as a Business Analyst but my role is very broad. I have Client Management responsibilities, which involve training and supporting users of the application, helping with new sales rollouts and developing existing accounts. I have also been getting involved in marketing activities, and broader strategic tasks which require a holistic view of the company and its direction. Additionally I manage, or have helped set up, a number of internal processes relating to how we manage our client information, how we train new hires and how we support our users.

What do you like most about your job?

Having been interested in the technology and software for most of my life, it is great to see a development company from the inside. I have also learned a great deal about the financial services industry. Additionally the specific markets in which our company operates are developing ones, which adds an extra dimension to the learning. If you are the type of person who likes to create your own opportunities this company is ideal. If you want it, you have the freedom to define your own role, and as the company is still fairly small, any one person can provide a noticeable contribution.

What would you like to do in the future?

Potentially I would like to manage part of an existing, or maybe a new software product and have a greater role in helping to grow the company. However, as we are growing so fast, new opportunities may present themselves which I have not even thought of yet!