Junior Business Analyst

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Business Analyst to join our team. This role is perfect for recent graduates or individuals with up to 6 months to 1 year of experience who are eager to start a career in business analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making, improve business processes, and contribute to delivering valuable solutions to our customers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Gathering & Documentation

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements through meetings, interviews, and research.
• Work with stakeholders to understand and analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear, concise, and accurate technical requirements.

2. Process Mapping & Analysis

• Create process maps, flowcharts, and diagrams to visualize current and future workflows.
• Assist in conducting gap analyses to compare existing systems and processes with desired outcomes.
• Support the creation of use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

3. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyze data to support business decisions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel, Power BI, or other tools.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data sets and present findings to stakeholders.

4. Project Support

• Participate in agile/scrum meetings such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Assist project managers in tracking deliverables, timelines, and risks.
• Help ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

5. Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams.
• Help facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder interviews.
• Ensure that communication between all parties remains clear and consistent.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of business process modeling, requirement gathering, and SDLC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory):

• Internships, academic projects, or certifications related to business analysis (e.g., ECBA, Agile, Scrum).
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum team environment.