Description
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Information Technology (IT)
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Role Overview:
The business analyst bridges the gap between IT and the business by assessing processes,
determining
requirements
and delivering data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. They are involved in the design or modification of products and works closely with stakeholders
and
cross-functional teams
to
identify
and address business challenges, ensuring that products meet the needs and requirements of the business. Business analysts play a critical role in guiding businesses in improving processes and products through data analysis
.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Collect, analyse, and document detailed business and technical requirements from stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment with product goals.
Stakeholder Communication
Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders and the product team to ensure a mutual understanding of project requirements and expectations.
Design Thinking and Prototyping
Participate in design thinking workshops
, d
evelop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma
.
Conduct user sessions to gather feedback and iterate on prototypes.
User Story Development
Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the product team in delivering features that meet business needs.
Process Mapping and Improvement
Analyse and map current business processes,
identify
areas for improvement, and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Conduct data analysis to support decision-making, track product progress, and
provide
actionable insights to stakeholders.
Functional Testing and Validation
Develop test plans,
test cases in Azure DevOps,
conduct functional testing, and ensure that products meet business requirements.
Product Documentation
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of business requirements, process flows, and product deliverables.
Change Management
Manage changes to product scope, requirements, and priorities, ensuring that impacts are communicated and understood by all team members.
Agile Practices and Facilitation
Support agile practices within the team,
participate
in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and help ensure continuous delivery of value.
Stakeholder Training and Support
Provide training and support to stakeholders and end-users to ensure smooth adoption and
utilization
of new systems and processes.
Ownership of governance
Ensure that governance
required
for product delivery is in place, including Technology Risk Framework and Application Readiness Review requirements.
Technology champion
Stay abreast of technologies that drive our product development.
Qualifications
:
A bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
Certifications
business analysis best practice and techniques
are
advantageous
.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Some of the desired skills and experience
s for the Business Analysts
role are:
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in business analysis or a related role.
Agile & SDLC:
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and processes.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solving: Aptitude for
identifying
issues and proposing effective solutions.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of relevant software tools and technologies
, Power Platform, Node JS, Angular, C# and .NET will be
advantageous
.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage stakeholder expectations.
Documentation:
Proficiency
in creating clear and concise documentation.
Requirements Elicitation:
Proficiency
in requirements elicitation and documentation.
Design Thinking:
Understanding of
design thinking principles.
Prototyping: Knowledge of prototyping tools and techniques.
Software
Testing: Knowledge of testing methodologies and user acceptance testing (UAT).
User Experience (UX): Understanding of user experience (UX) principles.
Education
(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications
(if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
October 17, 2024