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Business Analyst Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Last updated: April 15, 2023

A Business Analyst, or Business Systems Analyst, is responsible for assessing companies and coming up with solutions to company operations. Their duties include analyzing financial reports, market research and operating procedures, strategizing ideas to improve business operations and meeting with company executives and other stakeholders to provide suggestions based on their analysis.

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Business Analyst duties and responsibilities

In this section, we will detail the essential duties required for the Business Analyst position and the regular responsibilities that people must undertake to perform well in the role. Examples of Business Analyst duties and responsibilities include:

  • Gather and analyze data for potential business expansion
  • Identify specific business opportunities
  • Influence stakeholders to support business projects
  • Assist with project management for selected projects
  • Coordinate with different departmental teams to produce better business outcomes
  • Test business processes and recommend improvements
  • Convert roadmap features into smaller user stories
  • Write clear and well-structured business requirements/documents
  • Identify automation opportunities
  • Create reports, dashboards and visualizations to understand business performance
  • Analyze process issues and bottlenecks and to make improvements
  • Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain reporting tools
  • Perform data discovery, analysis and modeling
  • Collaborate with product manager on roadmap planning and prioritization

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Business Analyst Job Description Examples

Example 1

We are a leading job agency seeking a Business Analyst to join our team and work with some of our top vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to learn and grow in the field of data analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, manipulate and analyze data from various sources
  • Prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Identify trends and patterns in data to help inform business decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions

    Requirements:

  • Expertise a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
  • Proficient in programming languages such as SQL or Python
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings to stakeholders
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

    *Must be a U.S Citizen*

    This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or entry-level candidate to gain hands-on experience in data analysis and work with a dynamic team of professionals. If you are passionate about data and want to kick-start your career in this field, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Junior Data Analyst.

    *WE are a Job Agency*

    *Must be a U.S Citizen*

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $40,000.00 - $63,725.50 per year

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
    Compensation package:
  • Hourly pay
    Experience level:
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • SQL: 1 year Location: Hybrid remote in Irving, TX 75038

    • Example 2

    Stefanini Group is looking for an ITBusiness Analyst *for a globally recognized automotive company based in Greensboro, NC!

    This is open for C2C candidates!

    Description:

    We are seeking an IT Business Analyst to support with ASIST with user requirements, user stories and sizing estimates. Preferably a candidate who can interface between business, vendor and technical teams.

    Helpful skills include:

  • Knowledge of MQ
  • SFTP/FTP usage
  • API Integrations
  • BO data architecture for ASIST DATA
  • DW architecture knowledge

    Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies would be nice to have.

    Who we are?

    The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting, company with global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Greensboro, NC 27409: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Business analysis: 3 years (Required)
  • Data analysis skills: 3 years (Required)
  • Data warehouse: 3 years Location: One location

    • Example 3

    Team Description

    Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Data Solutions team is responsible for the product management of Enterprise Master Data (aka Universal Client Master/UCM). This is a position within the Enterprise Client Master product management team.

    The Role

    An experienced technical business analyst with strong data analysis background. The role contributes to the team who is self-motivated with strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

    Key Responsibilities and Skills

  • Develops Business Requirements, objectives, constraints, and assumptions for a large, strategic, multi-year program.
  • Strong experience in Data Analysis preferably in a shared or enterprise data environment.
  • Provides guidance in development of the technical design, test plans, and user documentation.
  • Manages scope and change throughout the initiative utilizing formal change control and requirements traceability.
  • Applies experiences across various software and/or systems development processes to define and collect metrics and identify and implement opportunities for improvement to increase quality of requirements and speed time-to-market.
  • Develop test cases and participates in performing User Acceptance Testing and data checkouts post-production.

    Qualifications/Requirements

  • Experience in using business tools such as Jira and Confluence for task planning, tracking and documentation needs.
  • Familiarity with and experience in scrum/agile environment.
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly with outstanding analytical skills, structured thinking, ability to connect the dots across similar problem statements and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries for data analysis and validation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse audiences.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Understanding of physical and logical data model, ability to read Erwin data model and write and run SQL statements to extract and analyze data.
  • Experience in financial services industry is a plus.
  • Experience in data governance is a plus.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Compensation package:
  • Bonus pay
    Experience level:
  • 5 years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • New York, NY 10007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10007

    • Example 4

    Overview: Come join our team at Georgia Crown Distributing Co. as a professional, reliable Business Analyst. Georgia Crown is a full-service alcoholic beverage distributor with wholesale operations doing business in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. Position will work with users in various business areas to identify change needs, assess the impact of the change, capture and document requirements and then ensure those requirements are delivered, all while supporting the Company through the implementation process.
    Responsibilities: Position will work with users in various business areas to identify change needs, assess the impact of the change, capture and document requirements and then ensure those requirements are delivered, all while supporting the Company through the implementation process. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • *
    Provide 2nd level support as needed for users of ERP, Sales Analysis, Sales Ordering, WMS, and other systems “ after hours support will be required at times but not often
    *
  • Work with Senior Business Analyst in support of the following:
  • Develop functional specifications and provide training/instruction for ERP (System 21 Aurora), modifications, new applications, and company practices
  • Test programming work that affects ERP processes
  • Provide focused training for users for all applications as needed

  • Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
  • Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications
  • The ability to work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
  • Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    Qualifications: *
    *
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • 4 year college degree in IT or Business field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of ERP and WMS system concepts.
  • Previous IBM System i (AS/400,iSeries), SQL or Business Intelligence (BI) experience preferred.
  • Must be detail orientated and able to distinguish between similar processes
  • Must be able to use logic and critical thinking in problem solving, including the ability to look at a problem using a œbig picture approach and consider multiple options.
  • Must be able to deliver effective solutions that provide tangible benefits within short timeframes.
  • Must have the ability to forge strong relationships and ability to facilitate team atmosphere to solve technical challenges.
  • Must be willing to accept constructive criticism and handle conflicts.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Must have the ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
  • Must have and be able to maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
  • Must have reliable transportation and ability to maintain 100/300/100 insurance limitations.
  • Background checks (i.e. Police backgrounds, reference checks).
    Drug free workplace.*
    EOE.
    Motor vehicle record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility: no DUI, reckless driving, or hit and run in past 5 years and no more than two moving violations in past three years.
  • Benefits Include:*
    *
  • Group Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays (7 per year)
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Non-smoking work environment
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

  • benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
    Location: 100 Georgia Crown Drive, McDonough, GA 30253*
    *

    Location: 100 Georgia Crown Drive, McDonough, GA Type: Full-time

    • Example 5

    The Business Analyst is responsible for the technical analysis, training, and feasibility assessments associated with new document applications and implementation processes for InfoIMAGE clients.

    Essential Duties AND Responsibilities

    Technical Analysis for Product Implementation
  • Works alongside designated Implementation Specialists; implements new projects and applications for clients
  • Gathers job specifications and business rules, and technical deliverables through direct client interfacing to assist with implementation responsibilities
  • Translate client business requirements to technical documentation for the Software Engineers to implement.
  • Manages the overall technical analysis for all new client application setups
  • Performs data analysis; reviews files and mapping fields between available data, document templates and Statement of Work.
  • Maps all feature-level requirements to existing products and identifies clients' customization needs; documents all customizations to the Statement of Work documents; creates preliminary mock-ups used to guide product coding and development

    Pre-Sales Phase and Feasibility
  • Works with the Sales and Account Management Departments in pre-sales or early contract phases; outlines the scope of projects and determine the feasibility for preliminary analysis if required
  • Initiates and facilitates feasibility meetings; reviews and documents assessments with internal departments for prospective clients and/or existing client requests

    Product Offerings and Training
  • Trains internal departments on new product offerings
  • Presents various product offerings, services, and feature options at a granular detail to internal staff and existing clients, familiarizing them with product offerings and capabilities

    Documentation
  • Documents and maintains current Implementation Department resources including: client core system listings, corresponding data formats, sample statement designs and mockups, product specifications, client requirements, customization requests, and pre-implementation client questionnaires

    Qualification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree required (programming or computer science fields preferred)
  • Must have basic consumer banking product and service knowledge

  • 2-3 years of overall software related technical analysis experience
  • 2-3 years of hands-on solid experience with data analysis, mapping and transformation
  • 2-3 years of experience with analysis on web based application (B2B and B2C)
  • 2-3 years of regulated industry (financial services or healthcare experience preferred)
  • Solid understanding of database, SQL and XML
  • Scripting or programming experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Solid understanding of document management and various business document correspondence
  • Innovative yet practical in devising custom solutions or new features applicable to client demand
  • Ability to work with various functional organizations such as Implementation Specialists, QA Department, Sales, Operations, and Information Systems Department.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and work-streams simultaneously

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects independently to meet deadlines and complete tasks in an accurate manner

    Direct Hires Only. No Solicitations or Recruiters.

    Notice to Applicants:
  • This is a non-sponsorship opportunity; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorizations.

  • Applicants are required to be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis immediately.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Brisbane, CA 94005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • SQL: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 6

    This is a full-time long-term Contract position.

    Energy Trading and Risk Management Business Analyst
  • Spend time with business users (OPS, Risk¦) to learn our Business and existing Tools

  • Work hand in hand with the business to develop the right tool and implement new ETRM

  • Assist in ETRM Roll out, Migration / Reconciliation / Specification / 1 or 2nd level Support

  • Workshops / demos to users

  • User Documentation

  • (FO/OPS/RIsk) on Crude & refined Product

  • ETRM exposure (In house systems, Murex / Allegro / ION products etc..)

    Strong people skilled, service oriented, proactive, eager to learn, A œgo-getter, strong team player

    Programming skills

    SQL a big plus to assist in the creation of quick reports / quick wins

    PowerBI / Analytics tool a plus.

    Job Type: Contract

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you have Energy Trading and Risk Management experience?

    Experience:
  • SQL: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Analytics: 1 year Location: Remote

    • What does a Business Analyst do?

    Business Analysts typically work for corporations across a variety of industries to provide an external perspective on company operations and necessary steps to maintain a successful business. They use their professional experience within a particular industry to identify business needs and help companies to evolve. Their job is to coordinate with executives, department heads and IT personnel to streamline business processes and increase productivity among employees. They may also assume a leadership role to oversee the implementation of their business ideas and ensure their success.

    Business Analyst skills and qualifications

    A successful Business Analyst candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed for fulfilling the job duties. Let’s consider some of them. Examples of Business Analyst skills include:

      Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    • Superior presentation and negotiation skills
    • Strong management and organizational skills
    • Adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments
    • Two or more years of Business Analyst experience
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business analysis, business administration, finance or related field

    Business Analyst salary expectations

    A Business Analyst earns an average salary of $75,165 per year and has a work tenure of one to three years. Indeed has based salary estimates on 6,614 salaries gathered from current and past Indeed job advertisements as well as from anonymous input from site users and people working as Business Analysts.

    Business Analyst education and training requirements

    A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entry-level Business Analyst jobs, but advanced positions may require a master’s degree or higher. The graduates or post-graduates can have an educational background in a range of study programs, including business, computer science, engineering, science, business management, finance, economics, accounting, marketing and statistics. Additionally, to stay current with industry requirements, they may pursue continuing education certifications in business analysis. They should make sure to obtain these from reputable, accredited educational institutions. Since such voluntary certification demonstrates a dedication to the profession as well as a determination to keep up with industry developments, employers are often more likely to consider hiring these candidates.

    Business Analyst experience requirements

    In entry-level positions, Business Analysts will typically work under senior analysts or as part of a team. After three to five years in the role, they may gain enough experience to branch out to work in independent positions. In this capacity, they may interact with senior management, high profile stakeholders and diverse professionals. Further, along with demonstrated analytical and conceptual thinking skills, it will help Business Analysts to have an in-depth understanding of organizational data flow and its use in management decision-making. For their analysis work, they must also have some technical experience with Python, Apache Spark, NoSQL/Hadoop, SQL, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Artificial intelligence and more.

    Business Analyst Job Description Template

    We are looking for a Business Analyst who will be the vital link between our information technology capacity and our business objectives by supporting and ensuring the successful completion of analytical, building, testing and deployment tasks of our software product’s features.

    Responsibilities

    • Define configuration specifications and business analysis requirements
    • Perform quality assurance
    • Define reporting and alerting requirements
    • Own and develop relationships with partners, working with them to optimize and enhance our integration
    • Help design, document and maintain system processes
    • Report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to product team
    • Communicate key insights and findings to product team
    • Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer

    Requirements

    • Previous experience in Business / Systems Analysis or Quality Assurance
    • A degree or certificate in IT / Computer Science
    • Proven experience in eliciting requirements and testing
    • Experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools
    • Solid experience in writing SQL queries
    • Basic knowledge in generating process documentation
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills

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    Frequently asked questions about Business Analysts

    What is the difference between a Business Analyst and a System Analyst?

    The difference between a Business Analyst and a System Analyst is that Business Analysts have a more broad scope of job responsibilities and areas of focus. For example, Business Analysts review several elements, including a business’s hiring procedures, training needs, communication channels, customer relations and use of technology like IT systems. In contrast, System Analysts focus specifically on how businesses use IT systems and how to improve IT systems to best benefit company operations. System Analysts may also have backgrounds in IT that allow them to instruct IT departments and participate in software creation.

    What are the daily duties of a Business Analyst?

    On an average day, a Business Analyst starts by reviewing their schedule for the day. They look at company data and write reports to justify their proposed business ventures. Throughout the day, they participate in meetings with company executives to review their findings and make suggestions. They also travel to branch locations to see how employees adapt to operational changes. Once back in their office, they record new data detailing the progress of business strategies like training programs and better communication channels.

    What qualities make a good Business Analyst?

    A good Business Analyst is someone who uses their knowledge of business development to provide company executives with expert advice about the direction of their company. They should also have superb analytical skills that enable them to review financial statements, customer demographics and other data figures. Business Analysts also need to exhibit excellent written and verbal communication as they may need to write reports or give presentations. A good Business Analyst should also have an innovative mindset to come up with creative solutions to budget limitations, communication barriers and training needs.

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