Business Analyst

VektorSoftware; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Business Analyst to support product development and facilitate communication between technical and business teams. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a four-year degree in a relevant field, and at least two years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, creating wireframes, and ensuring effective project updates. Candidates familiar with eCommerce or financial services will be preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years in a Business Analyst or related role.
• Preferred experience in eCommerce or banking/financial services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Gather and translate business, technical, and stakeholder requirements.
• Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to thrive in technical environments

Experience in UI wire-framing

Understanding of database concepts

Analysis and problem resolution capabilities

Education

Four year degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

UML

HTML

SQL

Visio

Photoshop

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, a self-starter and teamplayer, with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement. Our team works in a fast-paced and highly technical environment that must react swiftly to the needs of our business and clients. As a result, qualified candidates must be aware and able to thrive within this type of team while maintaining integrity and success in all areas of responsibility.

As a member of the Information Technology team, the Business Analyst is responsible for the development and on‑going support of assigned products and areas of responsibility. The Business Analyst will be responsible for liaising between technical and business teams, leading requirements gathering and analysis, driving project strategy, contributing analytics to development efforts, and supporting a wide variety of tasks.

Additionally, preferred candidates should have an experience in UI wire-framing, knowledge of the basic concepts of the product development lifecycle, knowledge of information architecture concepts, experience in business strategy and implementation, a general understanding of databases, and experience working with teams in complex technical environments.

Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with consumers, third parties, and members at all levels of the organization including executive management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research as required and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Evaluate new work requests, gather requirements, and draft workplans.
• Gather business, technical and stakeholder requirements for projects and map them to best practices and consumer needs to create successful products and initiatives.
• Translate user requirements into business requirements, functional specifications, and data application.
• Provide problem resolution for new development initiatives as well as ongoing platform maintenance.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to drive cost saving and/or revenue enhancing initiatives within the company.
• Create documentation to support projects and other areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the development of other business and technology documents including business cases, product reviews and strategies, market analysis, system reviews and more.
• Proactively communicate project updates, issues, and other status items to appropriate organizational level.
• Create wireframes to illustrate UI enhancements as well as new UI areas.

Education:

Four year degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Computer Science or related field is required.

Work Experience:

At least two years in a Business Analyst or related role. Candidates with experience in eCommerce or the banking/financial services industry are preferred.

Other Knowledge:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Proficiency in UML, HTML, SQL, Visio, Photoshop is preferred.