Title:  Lead Business Analyst

Area(s) of responsibility

About Birlasoft Ltd.
Birlasoft combines the power of domain, enterprise, and digital technologies to reimagine business processes for customers and their ecosystem. Its consultative and design thinking approach makes societies more productive by helping customers run businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CK Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,500+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group’s 161-year heritage of building sustainable communities.

Job Title: Business Analyst - Transition Project
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to manage a transition project within our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing the migration of systems, processes, or workflows, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
 

Essential job tasks

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Understand Transition Scope:
o    Collaborate with stakeholders to define the full scope of the transition project.
o    Identify and document current challenges and desired outcomes.
2.    Break Down Transition into Sprints:
o    Work with the Product Owner to divide the project into manageable tasks.
o    Ensure each sprint delivers incremental value and allows for review and refinement.
3.    Document Business Requirements:
o    Gather and document detailed business requirements reflecting the future state post-transition.
o    Create user stories and acceptance criteria based on these requirements.
4.    Create and Refine User Stories:
o    Translate complex technical and business requirements into clear, actionable user stories.
o    Ensure tasks are manageable within the sprint framework.
5.    Engage Stakeholders:
o    Maintain ongoing engagement with stakeholders throughout the project.
o    Collect feedback during sprint reviews and align the product backlog with evolving business needs.
6.    Mitigate Risks and Manage Dependencies:
o    Identify potential risks and dependencies early in the project.
o    Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and manage dependencies effectively.
7.    Validate Transition in UAT (User Acceptance Testing):
o    Ensure thorough testing of the transition in UAT.
o    Validate that the transition meets business requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
•    Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in transition projects.
•    Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•    Proficiency in documenting business requirements and creating user stories.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Certifications:
•    Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
•    Project Management Professional (PMP)
•    Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Skills:
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
•    Familiarity with financial services and securities knowledge is a plus.