Business Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description -
Requirement Gathering Analysis
Collaborate with business stakeholders to get data analytics requirements and translate them into insights and solutions
Conduct gap analysis feasibility studies and impact assessments for data transformation initiatives Facilitate workshops and discussions to clarify requirements identify gaps and propose solutions
Define and document business requirements functional specifications and user stories for datarelated projects
Work closely with data engineers data scientists and technology teams to create scalable and compliant data solutions

Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams ensuring clear communication and alignment
Conduct training user acceptance testing UAT and change management initiatives to maximize adoption of data solutions
Present findings insights and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership
Foster a data driven culture by advocating for best practices in analytics and data management
Maintain strong relationships with data users business stakeholders and technology teams
Regularly update stakeholders on project progress risks and milestones

Project Management
Lead end to end project management of data analytics initiatives from inception to deployment ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
Develop project plans timelines resource allocation risk management strategies and status reporting
Coordinate cross functional teams including IT data engineering business intelligence and regulatory teams
Manage vendor relationships and oversee third party engagements where applicable
Drive Agile Waterfall project methodologies ensuring efficient execution and continuous improvement
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and communication across teams
Ensure project risks and dependencies are proactively managed
Work closely with overall Program Project manager to ensure alignment on Program deliverables and cross project dependencies

Job Description - Grade Specific

Qualification Skills
Bachelors degree in a related field Business Administration Computer Science Data Science or equivalent
Experience 5 years as Business Analyst preferably in banking finance or data related roles
Familiarity with data modelling basic SQL and other database management systems is a must
Strong knowledge of data platforms infrastructure and analytic tools eg DataIku OAS Denodo Feature Store
Experience in UAT Testing and Test Management domain
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Experience with data governance compliance and regulatory framework is a plus
Knowledge in project management methodologies eg Scrum Agile

Key Competencies
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across different levels of the organization
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution
Strong communication and presentation skills
Adaptability to fast paced and complex banking environments