Business Analyst

Overview

A client located in Dublin City Centre is seeking a Business Analyst for a contract role compensated on a daily rate basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting strategic business and technology change initiatives by collaborating closely with both business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements to guide project developments.
• Develop user stories and clearly define acceptance criteria for functional deliverables.
• Map existing business processes and design improved "As Is" and "To Be" workflows.
• Facilitate workshops and maintain strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary communication bridge between business users and software development teams.
• Support Agile methodologies by participating in sprint ceremonies and adapting delivery practices accordingly.
• Assist with testing phases, training sessions, and preparing the business for system readiness.
• Produce comprehensive documentation and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of five years of experience in Business Analysis roles.
• Proven expertise working on business change or technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation capabilities.
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and Visio is a plus.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.
• Background in Financial Services or other regulated industries is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proactive attitude with adaptability and focus on providing solutions.
• Meticulous attention to detail and capacity to prioritize competing tasks effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as contribute productively within a cross-functional team.