Business Analyst

The Company

Egon Zehnder is trusted advisor to many of the world’s most respected organizations and a leading Executive Search firm, with more than 600+ consultants and 69 offices in 41 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. The firm is a private partnership which allows us to operate independent of any outside interests. As a result of this unique culture, Egon Zehnder has the highest professional staff retention rate for a global firm in our profession. We have a blue-chip client base across all industries and operate at the Board and senior management level.

Knowledge Centre India (KCI)

Knowledge Center India (KCI) is the central engine that drives the operational value for the firm. Established in 2004, KCI has evolved over the years from purely operational efficiencies into more value-added service offerings, becoming a true business partner. There are various teams based at KCI that work with Global Offices, Practice Groups, and the Management across all aspects of the firm's business life cycle. With a headcount of more than 500, the center has 5 core teams working including Experts, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT, working round the clock on many mission critical elements.

Who We Are!

We are part of Digital-IT team established 17 years ago in Gurgaon, India to provide technology support and rollout digital initiatives to 60 plus global offices. Digital IT has six key pillars – Collaboration Technology; Functional Technology; Digital Technology; Security & Architecture; Infrastructure & Services, Digital Success to support business and to take lead on digital transformation initiatives with the total strength of 150+ team members across the globe.

The Position

Business Analysis & Requirements 

• Elicit, document, and translate requirements for integration, event-driven, and data-pipeline systems into precise user stories with clear acceptance criteria. 

• Produce data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and process maps using Lucidchart or equivalent tools. 

• Define data sync rules, processing patterns, error-handling strategies, and retry behaviours for Azure-based integrations. 

• Maintain and govern Data Dictionaries in alignment with the organisation's Data Governance standards. 

• Support UAT: write test scenarios, coordinate sign-off, and document defect triage outcomes. 

UX & Visual Design Collaboration 

• Produce wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and user-flow diagrams in Figma for UI and internal tooling initiatives. 

• Translate backend data models and API contracts into intuitive screen flows and interaction designs. 

• Work with developers to validate that implemented UIs match approved Figma designs and meet usability standards. 

• Facilitate design review sessions with stakeholders; iterate on prototypes based on feedback. 

Agile / Scrum 

• Facilitate sprint ceremonies: planning, daily stand-ups, review, retrospective, and backlog refinement. 

• Own and maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog in Azure DevOps (ADO); ensure stories are ready for sprint entry. 

• Track sprint progress, velocity, and impediments using ADO dashboards and reports; escalate blockers promptly. 

• Identify risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts; maintain a dependency log and communicate proactively. 

Stakeholder & Delivery Management 

• Act as the primary requirements liaison between architects, backend developers, data engineers, and external teams. 

• Ensure all requirements align with architecture decisions, governance standards, and data contracts. 

• Communicate delivery progress, risks, and scope changes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Manage expectations around scope, timeline, and trade-offs during discovery and delivery phases. 

Attributes We Value 

• Communication: You translate complexity into clarity for - engineers, architects, and business owners alike. 

• Analytical rigour: You ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and document decisions with precision. 

• Comfort with ambiguity: Integration-heavy, event-driven environments rarely come with complete specs; you thrive here. 

• Collaborative: You build trust across disciplines - backend, data, UI, and external partners. 

• Adaptable: You adjust quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment without losing quality 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 
• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience in data, integration, or digital environments
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog and sprint management
• Hands on knowledge in Figma for wireframes, prototypes, and user flows
• Ability to translate APIs and data models into intuitive UI designs
• Experience collaborating with developers to ensure design accuracy and usability
• Skilled in facilitating design reviews and incorporating stakeholder feedback

EZIRS Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Egon Zehnder Information Research & Services (EZIRS) aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of HuBenefits

Benefits which make us unique

At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!

Benefits Highlights:

• 5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment
• Work directly with the senior management team
• Reward and Recognition
• Employee friendly policies
• Personal development and training
• Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

Potential Growth for you!

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your Manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

Location

The position is based at Egon Zehnder’s KCI office in Gurgaon, Plot no. 29, Institutional Area Sector 32.

EZIRS Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Egon Zehnder Information Research & Services (EZIRS) aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion or remuneration.

Egon Zehnder is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.