Business Analyst
Job Description
We are looking for a Business Analyst with strong organizational and planning skills and proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude, and the ability to work with minimal direction and supervision. The ideal candidate will have a metrics/data-driven analytical mindset of constantly measuring success and driving continuous improvement in tools, content, and programs. They will be a change agent in the use of analytics to provide deeper insight into business performance and future operations. The role will also manage the direction and use of analytic technologies on an ongoing basis and develop key performance indicators (KPI’s) to measure operational performance and business efficiency.
Responsibilities
Website analysis – Analyze client website to determine Business purpose and mission alignment to website content. Creatively obtain and vet relevant data, develop and execute quantitative analyses with (potentially incomplete) data, cross-check results to identify potential inconsistencies or limitations. Define detailed Business Goals and objectives and their alignment to Website content. Drive upgrade of Website Content to meet business goals and objectives.
Business insights – Understand business implications of observations, interviews, and analyses. Establish and support the rhythm of business activities related to reporting, planning cycle and metrics
Leadership – Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute key value creation (top and bottom line) and manage transformation initiatives
Communication – Craft polished written communications and deliver oral communications of findings and recommendations in an effective and efficient manner
Influence – Collaborate positively with project stakeholders to secure support and implement recommendations in a fast-paced environment
Strategy – Develop business segment strategies, research markets & competitors, articulate value propositions, and identify growth opportunities
Problem structuring – Identify key issues, develop hypotheses and methodology to verify or refute them
Key Daily activities
- Drive discussions with Business owner and/or business partners to understand the business goals and objectives
- Actively engage product Business or business SME to translate business purpose to website content
- Facilitate and support website redesign project management
- Partner with Business owners/SMEs to define & refine acceptance criteria
- Partner with developers on reviewing user stories for understanding and scoring
- Negotiate with business owners/business experts on alternative solutions
- Create test Scenarios for user stories
- Perform/coordinate user acceptance testing to ensure functionality meets business needs before each product release
- Secure approval & change management activities with senior business manager or business owner before release
Skills & Qualification
- B. Tech degree and / or MBA in Marketing / Branding
- 1+ years Experience in business optimization, problem-solving, or strategic solution roles with progressive responsibility, preferably within the IT industry
- Experience gathering and consolidating requirements from cross-functional groups
- Ability to work under pressure and meet constantly changing timelines
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
- Exceptional process and organizational skills with the ability to mobilize change
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