BUSINESS ANALYST

2025-10-13T12:23:06+00:00

FULL_TIME

Computer Software

Business Operations

2025-10-14T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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A business analyst's responsibilities include gathering and analyzing requirements, defining solutions, and facilitating communication between business and IT stakeholders to improve processes and efficiency.

Analyze and document needs: Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders to understand problems and objectives. Define solutions: Develop and recommend solutions, which may include new technology, processes, or strategies, to improve business operations. Facilitate communication: Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and goals. Perform data analysis: Use data modeling and analysis to identify trends, provide insights, and support strategic decisions. Create documentation: Develop and manage documentation, including reports, process maps, and project plans, to guide implementation and support future reference. Support implementation: Assist with the implementation of new solutions, including testing and ongoing support to ensure they meet objectives.

Analytical and critical thinking: Evaluate business processes, analyze data, and identify problems and opportunities for improvement. Communication: Effectively communicate findings, requirements, and recommendations to various stakeholders through both verbal and written methods. Problem-solving: Use a logical and systematic approach to solve complex business issues. Technical proficiency: Use tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI) and project management (e.g., Jira). Stakeholder management: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to align on goals and strategies. Project management: Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they stay on track and within scope. Business knowledge: Understand the organization's structure, goals, and the broader business environment.

Education: A bachelor's degree in a business, computing, economics, or related field is typically required, though some may enter through apprenticeships. Experience: Experience in business analysis, IT, or a related field is often necessary, with some roles requiring a minimum number of years of experience. Knowledge: Familiarity with software systems, development methodologies (like Agile), and the ability to work with complex data are essential.

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