PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITY-ONLY ROLE AND THE INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2025.
Stealth-Mode Start-Up Client is seeking a Business Analyst to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring the platform's goals and user needs are met through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations. This role will focus on analyzing business processes, user requirements, and market trends to drive informed decision-making across the organization.
The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement, with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders to gather and define business and technical requirements.
* Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and user stories.
* Ensure requirements are well-documented, prioritized, and aligned with business goals.
* Analyze and map current business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
* Develop workflow diagrams and process documentation to support optimization initiatives.
* Propose solutions to enhance cross-departmental collaboration and reduce bottlenecks.
* Collect, analyze, and interpret business data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
* Generate insights and reports for leadership, enabling informed strategic decisions.
* Collaborate with the Data Team to leverage data insights for strategic initiatives.
* Conduct market research to identify industry trends, user preferences, and competitive benchmarks.
* Provide recommendations based on market intelligence to enhance product offerings and strategic positioning.
* Project Support:
* Support project managers in defining project scopes, timelines, and deliverables.
* Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with business requirements and KPIs.
* Facilitate cross-functional workshops to clarify requirements and drive consensus.
* Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives and priorities.
* Present findings, reports, and recommendations to leadership teams in clear and actionable formats.
* Identify potential business risks and propose mitigation strategies.
* Ensure all initiatives align with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a tech-driven environment.
* Excellent command of the English Language in all forms.
* Previous start-up experience would be an advantage.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, or similar project management tools.
* Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
* Experience creating functional specifications, process diagrams, and user stories.
* Strong research skills for market analysis and competitor benchmarking.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business insights.
* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to address complex challenges.
* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and facilitate productive workshops.
* Experience managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* A curious problem-solver who thrives on analyzing data and uncovering actionable insights.
* Skilled at bridging technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication.
* Detail-oriented, with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Proactive in identifying business opportunities and proposing data-backed recommendations.
* Passionate about driving operational efficiency and contributing to organizational success.
Compensation & Benefits
Equity-only at present, to transition to a salaried, full-time permanent position when funding is secured.
Remote and flexible working arrangements, the opportunity to be part of something potentially epic with potential opportunities for global travel, and access to industry conferences and workshops in due course.
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