Business Analyst

Roles & Responsibilities :

• formulate ways for businesses to improve, based on previous research
• persuade internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies
• oversee the implementation of new technology and systems
• run workshops and training sessions
• exploring how the organisation is currently operating via research, which could include interviewing employees and collecting quantitative data
• explore different solutions, their risks, benefits and impacts
• proposing solutions to an organisation s leaders, and keeping them updated with progress
• creating documents to outline the proposed changes and the steps involved.
• ensuring the changes are made - for example, by overseeing the implementation of new technology or a new approach
• contributing to training and support for people affected by new systems and processes.

As an analyst, you may work in-house for a company (where you ll work on projects for your own employer) or as a consultant (which will involve working with another organization).

You may need to travel to their premises to view their systems or to meet stakeholders.

Business analysts may need to work extra hours when deadlines are approaching.

Skills Required

Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Research Skills, Data Management, Business Analysis, Interviewing Skills