Business Analyst Role Overview
The Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders to understand the business vision and translate it into documented, actionable technical requirements. This involves a thorough analysis of workflows and processes, with a focus on ensuring product stability, facilitating issue resolution, and improving business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to identify valuable product improvements and ensure product aligns with business objectives.
- Requirement Documentation: Translate business needs into clear technical requirements, including workflow diagrams, scoping documents, and both functional and non-functional specifications.
- Workflow Analysis: Identify workflow inconsistencies and possible scenarios, providing input to ensure smooth operations.
- Communication Facilitation: Act as a bridge between development teams and business stakeholders to communicate any requirement or development changes effectively.
- Backlog Grooming: Document and refine requirements for development, maintaining a structured backlog for ongoing project needs.
- Presentations and Roll-Out: Deliver clear, organized presentations on product updates and drive phases of product roll-outs.
- Issue Resolution: Coordinate with development and other teams to evaluate and resolve reported issues.
- Process Improvement: Conduct business process evaluations to anticipate requirements, identify improvement areas, and implement solutions.
- BA Testing: Perform testing from a business analysis perspective to validate requirements are met.
- Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance and training to the development team and stakeholders on business requirements and workflows.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate degree in business or engineering.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Business Analyst, ideally in a digital product environment.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Process Modeling: Knowledge of BPMN and/or UML is advantageous.
- Financial Acumen: Familiarity with financial markets and corporate finance is a plus.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with advanced proficiency in English.
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Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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