Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Business Analysts (BAs) are responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders.

Business Analyst Job Description: BAs are responsible for creating new models that support business decisions by working closely with financial reporting and IT teams to establish initiatives and strategies to improve importing and to optimize costs.

Creating a detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities and solutions for a business.

Budgeting and forecasting

Planning and monitoring

Pricing

Reporting

Defining business requirements and reporting them back to stakeholders.

Business Analyst Skills:

Oral and Written Communication skills

Interpersonal and consultative skills

Facilitation skills

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Being detail-oriented and capable of delivering a high level of accuracy

Organizational skills

Knowledge of business structure

Costs benefit analysis, Processes modeling

Understanding of networks, databases and other technology

Certifications:

Business Analysis is a relatively new discipline in IT, a handful of organizations already offer certifications to help boost your resume and prove your merit as an analyst. Organizations such as the IIBA, IQBBA, IREB and PMI each offer their own tailored certification for business analysis. IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) IQBBA Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst (CFLBA) IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)

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