Business System Analyst

Fruition Group Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group Ireland is seeking a Business Analyst to collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and leadership across multiple IT initiatives. You will contribute to design, implementation of new IT solutions, and process improvements, while facilitating workshops and ensuring clear documentation.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and experience in both Waterfall and Agile environments, with a focus on financial services processes and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Business Analyst, preferably within IT/change management.
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile project delivery frameworks, with process mapping and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical thinker with attention to regulatory and compliance considerations.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Business Process & Data Analysis: Understand and map current processes and work with stakeholders to design new solutions.
• Solution Design & Requirements Gathering: Propose and document business and technical solutions, ensuring clarity across stakeholders.
• Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead workshops with cross-functional teams to elicit requirements and communicate clearly.
• Project & Backlog Management: Drive BA deliverables and ensure requirements are documented and understood.
• System Development & Testing: Support IT Development and QA to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Change Management & Implementation: Assist in preparing the business for change and documenting implementation steps.

Skills

Business Analysis

Waterfall

Agile

Process Mapping

Data Analysis

IT SDLC

Stakeholder Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Financial Services Experience

Job description

This role will involve working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and leadership across various initiatives.

Will be a key contributor to the design and implementation of new IT solutions, process improvements, and system enhancements.

More specific responsibilities will include

• Business Process & Data Analysis: Understand and map current processes, identify areas of improvement, and work closely with business stakeholders to design new solutions.
• Solution Design & Requirements Gathering: Work with IT leads to propose and document business and technical solutions, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
• Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead workshops with cross-functional teams to elicit new business requirements and ensure clear communication throughout the project.
• Project & Backlog Management: Drive completion of business analysis deliverables, and ensure that all requirements are clearly documented and understood.
• System Development & Testing: Support IT Development and QA teams during the design, build, and testing phases to ensure the final solution meets business needs.
• Change Management & Implementation: Assist in preparing the business for change, ensuring smooth transitions and adequate documentation during implementation.

Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills

• Proven track record of success as a Business Analyst, preferably within an IT and change management environment.
• Methodologies & Tools: Experience in both Waterfall and Agile project delivery frameworks; skilled in process mapping, data analysis, and IT Software Development Lifecycle methodologies.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, with a focus on clear, concise documentation.
• Collaboration: Ability to build strong relationships across the business and IT teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail, ensuring that technical solutions meet business needs while adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Commercial Awareness: Ability to make judgements that reflect a clear understanding of the commercial implications of decisions.
• Experience in the Financial Services Sector: Proven industry experience.