Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Extensive BA training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to join our client’s team in Kimberley, Canada. The role focuses on bridging business needs with technological solutions, driving process improvements, and collecting clear requirements for projects.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into functional specifications and grow within a data-driven, development-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with business analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Create functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Liaise between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment.
• Assist in testing and validating solutions to ensure they meet business needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Business analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a sharp and analytical Graduate Business Analyst to join their team in Kimberley. This role is critical in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, focusing on process improvement and requirement gathering. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into functional specifications for various projects. This is an excellent foundation for a career in business analysis and consulting, within an organization that values data-driven decision-making and offers significant professional development opportunities in the Northern Cape's administrative capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Create functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Liaise between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment.
• Assist in testing and validating solutions to ensure they meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with business analysis tools and techniques is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary.
• Extensive training in business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and project types.
• Mentorship from experienced Business Analysts.
• A culture that promotes continuous learning and innovation.