Business Analyst
About this position
The Senior Associate Business Analyst works with internal and external clients to determine requirements and define solutions to address business, process, and systems problems. They act as a liaison among stakeholders to recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.
Responsibilities
• Acts as a bridge between the business problems and the technology solutions.
• Supports the analysis, transformation, and resolution of business problems with technology.
• Works with internal clients to determine business requirements and define solutions.
• Delivers business projects in line with sponsor requirements and enterprise architecture.
• Proactively develops and deploys enhanced services and platforms.
• Identifies and documents operational gaps and assists with issue resolution.
• Adheres to relevant development and support processes.
• Communicates and escalates issues as needed.
• Takes responsibility for project elements under guidance.
Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of business practices and processes.
• Team player with good client service orientation and organization skills.
• Developing expertise in specific systems, processes, and technologies.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen empathetically and engage with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Good analytical skills to convert business requirements into operational deliverables.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Exchange, Word, Excel Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Understanding of systems used in a services organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Project management certification advantageous.
• IIBA Membership required.
• PMI PBA certification.
• Relevant technology certification(s) required, such as ITIL.