Blockchain Business Analyst

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Blockchain projects

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Health insurance

Exposure to crypto

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Business Analyst to bridge business needs with technical blockchain solutions in Welkom, Free State. You will gather requirements, analyze processes, and translate them into actionable specifications for development teams.

The role requires a solid understanding of blockchain technology, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in fintech projects. Join a growing organization driving strategic blockchain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst with exposure to blockchain or fintech projects.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications.
• Excellent requirements gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in creating process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum project management methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with smart contracts and their business applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for blockchain-based projects.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for blockchain integration.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows related to blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform gap analysis and recommend solutions to bridge discrepancies between business needs and system capabilities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure delivered solutions meet business objectives.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Skills

Blockchain knowledge

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Use cases & user stories

Stakeholder communication

Agile/Scrum

Independent & team work

Smart contracts familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic fintech company, is seeking a motivated Blockchain Business Analyst to join their innovative team in Welkom, Free State . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between business needs and technical blockchain solutions. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and translating them into actionable specifications for blockchain development teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of blockchain technology and its potential applications, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic implementation of blockchain technology within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for blockchain-based projects.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for blockchain integration.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows related to blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform gap analysis and recommend solutions to bridge discrepancies between business needs and system capabilities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure delivered solutions meet business objectives.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with exposure to blockchain or fintech projects.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications.
• Excellent requirements gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in creating process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with smart contracts and their business applications is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to work on innovative blockchain projects.
• Professional development and training programs.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.
• Health insurance and other employee benefits.
• Exposure to the rapidly evolving world of decentralized technologies.
• A role that directly impacts business strategy and technological advancement.