Business Analyst

Experience level               :               11+ years
Role                                    :               Business Analyst

Job Description Summary:
Gathering business/system requirements, preparing Data Mapping Documents, Functional Specification Documents, Use Case documents, Reviewing Test Cases, Coordinating User Acceptance Testing Efforts, Conduct meetings with Business and IT teams etc. Should Posses Technical & Functional Analysis capabilities. Should be strong in communication and analytical skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
•             Researching and gathering business/system requirements through the facilitation of meetings with end users.
•             Analyzing current processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities and solutions.
•             Decomposing abstract and complex details/concepts into business and functional requirements that can be understood by the stakeholders (i.e. end users, developers, testers, etc.)
•             Developing conceptual modeling and process workflows to illustrate current and future states
•             Developing detailed business and functional requirement documents
•             Communicating (verbal and written) project details and concepts to various audiences
•             Preparing end user documentation and facilitating end user training
•             Reviewing Test Cases and providing feedback/approval, coordinating testing efforts
•             Defining the business deployment strategy and facilitating the business deployments
•             Leading the end to end SDLC. Includes participating and directing as needed the entire project from initiation to implementation to ensure business objectives are met - this includes actively participating in technical design and architecture reviews and test case reviews, etc.
Additional Requirements

Minimum of 11 Years of Experience in Business Analysis or Data Analysis or similar roleUnderstanding of Database Management Systems is a mustExperience in agile development is a mustExperience writing SQL Queries and using SQL tools is a must, exposure to various data analytical functions.Hands on experience with Visio is a mustDomain Knowledge in Banking/Finance Industry is a plusWorking knowledge on Rational Team Concert (RTC) is a plusAdvanced MS Office Skills is a plusProject Management knowledge is a plusCertifications in the area of Business Analysis/Project Management is a PlusKnowledge/experience/certifications on UX/UI Design is a plusHaving knowledge on UI Development Technologies is a plus

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