Senior Business Analyst

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and innovative Business Analyst with a mastery of Agile and Scrum methodologies to join our Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) domain. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in steering digital transformation projects by bridging the gap between finance professionals and technical teams, ensuring the seamless adoption of digital solutions that enhance the quality and efficiency of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with key stakeholders to gather, analyze, and articulate business requirements, translating them into detailed technical specifications for digital transformation initiatives.
• Perform thorough analysis of current FAAS processes, systems, and data flows, pinpointing opportunities for digital enhancements and process automation.
• Design and lead the execution of Agile project management practices, championing the Scrum framework to facilitate rapid, iterative project cycles.
• Act as a liaison between finance professionals, IT specialists, and advisory teams to ensure cohesive efforts in digital tool selection and deployment.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals, collaborating closely with senior management and all project stakeholders.
• Develop detailed business cases, including cost/benefit analysis, ROI estimates, and impact assessments for proposals.
• Oversee and participate in all stages of the project lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives using tools such as JIRA or other DevOps platforms.
• Conduct rigorous system testing and user acceptance processes to validate functionality and ensure business requirements are met.
• Deliver comprehensive training, support, and documentations to facilitate user adoption of new digital systems and processes.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, handle change requests, and deliver regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging digital trends, tools, and best practices specific to the financial advisory sector for ongoing process refinement.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst within financial services or a consultancy with a strong focus on digital transformation initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of financial processes and regulations with a track record of implementing digital solutions to enhance financial operations.
• Solid experience in Agile methodologies and Scrum, with a history of facilitating high-performing Agile teams.
• Command over project management and Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps or comparable tools to manage backlogs, sprints, and workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting complex financial information to influence decision-making.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at presenting ideas to both technical team members and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications in CBAP, Agile, Scrum, or related fields are beneficial.
  
  

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