Business Analyst at Ciba

About the Job
Business Analyst Job Purpose:

Analysing an organisation's efficiency by studying its needs, its business model, its workflows, and its technological systems. Making recommendations to the Project Manager in technical development projects that will improve business efficiency.
Business Analyst Job Duties:

• Researching possible software solutions to increase work efficiency
• Interpreting data about company policies and workflows
• Supporting project teams during the analysis and planning stages of software development
• Working on other project phases like implementation and testing
• Facilitating a successful release handover
• Complying with regulations and preparing for assessments for requirements like Payment Card Industry (PCI)
• Estimating costs and time requirements of projects
• Evaluating risks and predicting potential problems
• Developing quality assurance practices and assessments
• Establishing deliverables
• Writing reports, instructions, and specifications and creating flowcharts
• Determining risk and return on investment for shareholders
• Acting as a liaison between the business and its Information Technology (IT) department
• Acting as a liaison between the business and its clients
• Using spreadsheets to record data on a project
• Evaluating Key Performance Indicators
• Modifying the business plan
• Facilitating meetings and educational workshops for team members
• Acquiring knowledge of products or services provided by the business
• Making sure projects stay within budget and target spending requirements
• Incorporating user suggestions into projects
• Giving final approval on a finished project

Business Analyst Skills and Qualifications:

Computer Programming, Information Technology, Leadership, Statistics, Data Analysis, Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Model Analysis, Process Design, Systems Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Testing, Project Management, Communication, Deliverables, Business, Finance, Marketing, Self-Motivation