Relevant educational background in business, management, or related fields.
Strong analytical skills and experience with research and data collection.
Ability to persuade stakeholders and communicate benefits of new strategies.
Experience in overseeing technology implementation and conducting workshops.
Requirements:
Research and analyze current organizational operations.
Propose and present solutions to leadership, including risks and benefits.
Oversee the implementation of new systems and processes.
Conduct training sessions and support users during transitions.
Job description
formulate ways for businesses to improve, based on previous research
persuade internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies
oversee the implementation of new technology and systems
run workshops and training sessions
exploring how the organisation is currently operating via research, which could include interviewing employees and collecting quantitative data
explore different solutions, their risks, benefits and impacts
proposing solutions to an organisation’s leaders, and keeping them updated with progress
creating documents to outline the proposed changes and the steps involved.
ensuring the changes are made – for example, by overseeing the implementation of new technology or a new approach
contributing to training and support for people affected by new systems and processes.
As an analyst, you may work inhouse for a company (where you’ll work on projects for your own employer) or as a consultant (which will involve working with another organisation). You may need to travel to their premises to view their systems or to meet stakeholders.
Business analysts may need to work extra hours when deadlines are approaching.
