Business Analyst

**Job Title: Business Analyst** **Job Summary** A Business Analyst (BA) acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. They analyze business needs, identify problems, and propose data\-driven solutions to improve processes, systems, and overall efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** * Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders * Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications * Conduct data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams (IT, product, operations, etc.) * Create process models, workflows, and business case documents * Support project planning, testing, and implementation phases * Validate solutions to ensure they meet business objectives * Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement **Required Skills** * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management * Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) * Knowledge of business process modeling (BPMN, flowcharts) * Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) * Attention to detail and documentation skills **Preferred Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, IT, or related field * 2–5 years of experience in business analysis or similar role * Certifications like CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or ECBA * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies **Key Deliverables** * Business Requirement Documents (BRD) * Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) * User stories and acceptance criteria * Reports and dashboards * Process improvement recommendations **Work Environment** * Typically works in corporate, consulting, or IT environments * May involve cross\-team collaboration and client interaction * Hybrid or remote work options are common