Business Analyst (Data&AI) - 260703-OF-004

Technical Business Analyst – Data & AI

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: Competitive

About the role:

We are looking for a Technical Business Analyst (Data & AI) to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. In this role, you will gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications, support the delivery of AI-driven solutions, and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external technology partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background in data or machine learning who enjoys working at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements for Data & AI initiatives.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and external vendors to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Validate and test new platform features before release to ensure quality and usability.
• Support end users by ensuring solutions meet business requirements and deliver value.
• Facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help drive continuous optimization.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively resolve issues that may impact delivery.
• Work cross-functionally in a dynamic, agile environment while taking ownership of deliverables.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of AI and data-driven products and platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a technical, data, or AI-focused environment.
• Previous hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.
• Strong understanding of data workflows, analytics, and machine learning concepts.
• Experience gathering requirements, supporting solution delivery, and user acceptance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a consulting environment.
• Exposure to start-up or rapidly changing business environments.
• Experience working with AI platforms, analytics solutions, or data-driven products.
• PhD in a relevant field is considered an advantage.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, solution-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership.
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex challenges.
• An excellent communicator who can create clarity across business and technical teams.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• A detail-oriented professional focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

This is a long-term contract opportunity for a Technical Business Analyst who is passionate about Data & AI and enjoys working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Candidates must be available for the full duration of the assignment and be comfortable working in a hybrid setting.