Senior Business Analyst

Description

• A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or greater
• Have at least 8-10 years of Business Analyst, Product Owner, or similar experience interfacing between a business and a development group
• Proficient in the card processing industry
• Demonstrate a technical proficiency by knowing C#, MSSQL, and or equivalent experience with programming languages and database query tools
• Show an ability to manage and lead cross-team projects, working with multiple development teams, as well as internal and external partners to successful project conclusion
• An Analytical and Innovative thinker
• Proficient and have demonstrable Leadership and Teamwork skills
• Proficient and have demonstrable communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Perform with commitment, accountability, transparency, integrity and partnership
• Have a familiarity with agile methodologies and best practices (LEAN, AGILE (SCRUM and SAFE) as well as Waterfall project management methodology
• Proficient in various office software products What might also help ?
• Experience in Data Analytics
• Certified Business Analyst Professional certification
• Project Management Professional certification
• Certified Scrum Product Owner
• Or equivalent certification
  

• Create requirements, manage prioritization of work, and determine acceptance criteria for a development team based on payments industry knowledge and experience in the information technology space
• Troubleshoot and identify gaps with existing systems/processes such as, but not limited to, manual processes that can easily be automated, lack of appropriate tracking systems, security risks and vulnerabilities
• Assist in evolving team processes and drive continuous improvement based on experience in successful delivery in Agile teams.
• Contribute to the future roadmaps and planning based on industry experience and insights
• Lead the change management and release process for products the team develops based on ITIL and company best practices
• Help to establish a strong purpose and sense of urgency within the team in order to deliver projects on time
• Maintain alignment between the Product Management, Program Management, the Development Teams, and Customer Service
• Negotiate product offerings with stakeholders to find the optimal minimum viable product (MVP) for users’ needs
• Lead agile ceremonies, especially sprint planning and backlog sessions
• Craft product documentation, including quickstart guides, product manuals, and business processes
• Advocate for user experience Desired attributes:
• Doesn’t mind speaking up to disagree
• Invested in the success of teammates
• Believes in the mission of improving technology experience and constantly seeks novel ways to achieve this
• Enjoys technological problem solving
• Seeking a growth role with a strategic stake in the shape of the organization
• Evangelist for best practices
• Negotiator/peacemaker
• Prefers guidance rather than instruction and willing to make the role their own
• Lifelong learner
• Resilient/nimble when adapting to changes