Elissa Brady

Experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in legal and professional services environments. Proven success delivering business change, technology transformation, process improvement, impact assessments, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and solution delivery. Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, workshop facilitation, business process mapping, documentation, vendor management, governance, and business case development.

Extensive experience working with legal technology, document management systems, AI initiatives, information security, and PMO functions.

IT Business Relationship Manager at Ogier LLP (2026-01 – 2026-05)

Acted as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring technology investments aligned with strategic business objectives. Managed IT leadership discussions, AI initiatives, governance activities, and vendor engagement.

• Led requirements gathering, prioritisation, and delivery planning for the Ogier AI interface and NDA automation tool.
• Managed AI proof of concepts, software evaluations, governance processes, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitated workshops, developed project plans, and maintained engagement with business and technical stakeholders.
• Supported vendor selection and onboarding for the Pitching, Collateral and RFP Tool (PCRT).

Business Analyst at RPC (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Delivered analysis and change initiatives across business systems, legal operations, compliance, and client-facing projects.

• Completed a feasibility assessment of Copitrak, identifying significant cost savings and sustainability benefits through replacement technology.
• Conducted a 7‑month analysis of Claims Handling operations, producing process maps, onboarding documentation, and improved workflow models.
• Led impact assessment work for a major data anonymisation programme, producing options papers and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Created detailed business requirements, process documentation, DACs, RACI matrices, and stakeholder reports.

PMO Project Coordinator at RPC (2022-11 – 2024-01)

Supported major programmes including iManage implementation, SuccessFactors upgrades, and data anonymisation projects.

• Managed project governance, lifecycle controls, reporting, and portfolio financial information.
• Administered KeyedIn PPM and provided training to project team members.

Information Security Governance Analyst at RPC (2022-03 – 2022-11)

• Delivered phishing simulations, governance reporting, process mapping, and policy development.
• Conducted third‑party assessments and security analysis activities.

Business Developer (Freelance) at Self-employed (2016 – 2022)

Supported charities and organisations including Oxfam, OFTNAI, and World Vision.

• Delivered business improvement, fundraising strategy, policy development, cybersecurity initiatives, and stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Secured major funding opportunities and supported multimillion‑pound contracts and budgets.

BAHons Theology - 2017-2021

MSc Political Science - 2021-2022

APM Project Management Fundamentals 2024

BCS Business Process Mapping 2025

Sigma Six White Belt 2026