Business Analyst (225-918)

A Business Analyst plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to stakeholders. This professional is responsible for ensuring that business needs are accurately translated into IT specifications, and that solutions meet the desired business outcomes. Business Analysts often facilitate the process of defining business requirements and then translating them into operational solutions. Their role is highly collaborative, working with both the business and technical teams, managing projects, monitoring progress, and ensuring goals are met. Creativity, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills are essential to success in this role. If you are passionate about analyzing data, improving business processes, and driving business success, this position offers a rewarding and dynamic career path.

Responsibilities

• Identify business needs and provide solutions using data-driven insights.
• Develop comprehensive project plans for system implementations or modifications.
• Facilitate meetings between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity.
• Create and document complex business processes and workflows effectively.
• Analyze data trends to forecast future trends and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor project progress and modify plans when necessary to meet goals.
• Perform gap analysis to identify opportunities for system improvements.
• Coordinate testing phases to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Write detailed functional and technical specification documents.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement technical solutions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for users of newly implemented processes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure stable and consistent communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a relevant industry or sector.
• Excellent analytical skills with a solid understanding of business environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively.
• Experience with data visualization and presentation to inform stakeholders’ decisions.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools such as Microsoft Visio or similar software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively under pressure.