Senior Business Analyst (Product Development/Delivery) - Hybrid

The Role

• Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirement workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, task and workflow analysis
• Analysis of proposed new initiatives assigned by the Business Analyst Lead with production of cost benefit analysis documents including the gathering of estimates for said initiative
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high level information into details, abstract up from low level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with external and internal customers to analyse information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artefacts as needed: Project Mandates, Business Requirements Document, Use Stories and User Guides
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Work independently with users under the guidance of team leaders to define concepts and under directions of project managers
• Assists in the Delivery of End user training for new initiatives ensuring the users understand the functionality and know how to use it
• Contributes to team innovation activities, requested prototyping or research and development activities
• Understand the product vision and business needs for a successful, low-defect, on-time product release
• Work in a collaborative manner within a high-pressure environment to develop key relationships
• Builds and support a culture of trust and transparency where collaboration is fostered within the Scrum teams and with the Program and Product Managers to work towards a common business goal
• Actively participates in Scrum Ceremonies
• Manages any risks and issues associated to the initiative
  

The Requirements

Knowledge/Technical Skills

• A Bachelor's/College Degree would be beneficial and extensive and of experience in a technology related discipline, such as IT or Engineering is required
• 7-10 years minimum experience in business analysis focused on product delivery and development
• Preferably has pensions and/or financials background
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Some knowledge of a range of project and system delivery methodologies.
• Some knowledge or experience with various process improvement methodologies. Flexible and “can do” approach
• Organizational abilities and flexibility to work in a performance driven environment managing multiple project priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a global and diverse group, client managers and subject matter experts
• Ability to influence, network and collaborate with stakeholders. Works with minimal supervision
• Analyses proposed new initiatives in a timely manner using the company’s vision and goals as a reference point
• Manages the production of Business Requirements Documents and other related Business Analysis documents, ensuring that the requirements gathered tie back to the scope and objectives of the approved initiatives/projects
• Self-organized and applies cross-functional competencies to create high-value products
• Pursues continual growth related to the business domain within the respective line of business
• Embraces and continuously improves analysis knowledge and skills
• Works towards improving quality during all stages of software development.