Senior Business Analyst l EU Institutions Project l Brussels

SEIDOR; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIDOR in Brussels is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our near-site team. You will analyse business contexts, gather requirements, model processes and translate needs into BRDs, functional specs and user stories.

You will facilitate workshops, perform gap analyses, manage risks and support UAT, while applying BABOK and IEEE 29148 guidelines. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 17+ years IT experience or 15+ years with master's (per ad).
• Experience in business analysis, requirements engineering and modeling.
• Knowledge of BABOK and IEEE 29148.
• Experience creating user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, diagrams.
• Experience delivering BRDs, functional specs and business cases.
• Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business contexts, objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Gather, validate and document requirements through interviews/workshops.
• Model processes and system interactions using BPMN, UML or equivalents.
• Perform gap analyses between current and target processes.
• Translate needs into BRDs, functional specs and user stories.
• Prepare BRDs, functional specs and business cases.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements including performance and usability.
• Support test case design, UAT and validation.
• Maintain traceability and manage changes throughout projects.
• Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

User stories

Use cases

Acceptance criteria

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucidchart

UML

BPMN

Camunda Modeler

Axure

Balsamiq

Pencil

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

About Seidor

SEIDOR helps organizations transform and stay competitive through technology and innovation, always putting people first. With over 8,000 professionals in 45 countries, we are a diverse and inclusive global team committed to talent, equal opportunities, and sustainable growth. Will you join us in humanizing technology?

Summary

#HumanizingTechnology

SEIDOR helps organizations transform and stay competitive through technology and innovation, always putting people first. With over 8,000 professionals in 45 countries, we are a diverse and inclusive global team committed to talent, equal opportunities, and sustainable growth. Will you join us in humanizing technology?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team Near-site in Brussels.

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY?

• Analyse business contexts, objectives and stakeholder needs to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Gather, validate and document business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Analyse existing business processes, identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Model business processes, workflows and system interactions using BPMN, UML or equivalent methodologies.
• Perform gap analyses between current and target business processes and capabilities.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, business cases and other project documentation.
• Identify business and operational risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, security and usability.
• Support test case design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and requirements validation.
• Maintain requirements traceability and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders, technical teams and external contractors.
• Prepare clear presentations, diagrams and reports for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Communication, Veterinary, Bioengineering, Business Management, Public Administration or equivalent.
• At least 17 years of relevant IT experience / 15 years if holding a Master's Degree.
• Practical experience in business analysis, requirements engineering and business process modelling.
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies aligned with BABOK and IEEE 29148.
• Experience developing user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, state diagrams and entity relationship models.
• Experience preparing business analysis deliverables and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and present findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

Specific Requirements

• Experience with modelling and diagramming tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, UML, BPMN or Camunda Modeler.
• Knowledge of wireframing tools such as Axure, Balsamiq, Pencil or equivalent.
• Experience using Jira or equivalent requirements management tools, including backlog management, epics and user stories.
• Experience collaborating through Confluence, SharePoint or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to create and maintain BRDs, functional specifications, process diagrams and requirements traceability matrices.
• Experience defining acceptance criteria and supporting UAT activities.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, consolidate stakeholder feedback and prioritise business requirements.
• Strong skills in producing presentations, charts, diagrams and visual documentation for senior stakeholders.

Additional Valued Skills

• 3+ years of experience in EU data protection regulations.
• 3+ years of experience with case management systems and document workflow solutions.
• 3+ years of experience using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, RUP, or similar methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience in international/intergovernmental organizations or central public administrations.
• 3+ years of experience in the pharma, healthcare, or agri-food sectors.