Associate Business Analyst

The Associate Business Analyst assists in the identification and analysis of business requirements and systems specifications. He/She conducts feasibility studies and analysis on the risk and benefits of proposed solutions. He analyses systems and processes to identify enhancement opportunities to resolve system gaps, evaluates the ability of an existing system to support proposed changes, and identifies systems deficiencies and performance gaps. He assists with translating business requirements into functional specifications, and documents specifications and interfaces between legacy and new systems, and systems enhancements and detailed specifications. He supports users on change control and systems updates and User Acceptance Testing and integration testing in accordance with the implementation plan. He is knowledgeable of techniques to elicit and manage requirements, as well as software development models including Agile methodologies. He is also familiar with requirements life cycle management, analysis planning and monitoring, requirements analysis and design definition. The Associate Business Analyst possesses an analytical mind, and is able to see interlinkages with system solutions and usability. He adopts a systematic approach in handling ambiguous or complex issues, and actively discusses his perspectives to arrive at effective solutions.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Business Environment Analysis
Proficiency Level
"Utilise a range of data sources to analyse information to derive business environmental patterns and produce reports to present findings"
2
Business Needs Analysis
Proficiency Level
"Document business requirements and identify basic needs as well as potential solutions"
2
Business Requirements Mapping
Proficiency Level
"Analyse relevant information from stakeholders and map business requirements to existing processes to identify gaps and/or opportunities"
3
Change Management
Proficiency Level
"Apply change control procedures in work processes, assess impact of change and develop communications to prepare stakeholders for the change"
3
Data Visualisation
Proficiency Level
"Select appropriate visualisation techniques and develop dashboards to reflect data trends and findings. "
3

Generic Skills & Competencies

Problem Solving
Proficiency Level
Identify less perceivable problems and use problem solving tools and techniques to solve the problems.
Intermediate
Lifelong Learning
Proficiency Level
Engage in collaborative learning by discussing one’s learning with others and soliciting feedback to continually improve oneself.
Intermediate
Transdisciplinary Thinking
Proficiency Level
Co-relate material from diverse knowledge bases to guide decisions and policy making. Participate in reflective and trans-disciplinary communities within and outside the organization.
Intermediate
Virtual Collaboration
Proficiency Level
Use interactive collaborative tools to foster cohesion and commitment among virtual team members to achieve goals. Keep up-to-date with innovative online collaborative tools and applications to enhance one’s proficiency in engaging in virtual collaboration
Intermediate
Decision Making
Proficiency Level
Make decision in a complex setting to achieve intended goals using a structured process and multiple sources of available information.
Intermediate

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Identify business needs, systems and requirements

• Assist in identifying business needs and system requirements 
• Assist in the in-depth analysis of the business requirements and systems specifications 
• Conduct feasibility studies on proposed solutions 
• Provide analysis to support the development of business cases 
• Support the preparation of proposals for modified or replacement systems 
• Conduct analysis on the risk and benefits for the proposed solutions

Analyse systems and propose solutions

• Analyse systems and processes to identify enhancement opportunities to resolve system gaps 
• Evaluate the ability of an existing system to support proposed changes and identify systems deficiencies and performance gaps
• Ensure proposed solutions and/or enhancements are aligned with user needs and requirements 
• Identify and conduct feasibility analysis of proposed solutions and/or enhancements to systems 
• Prepare proposals for proposed solutions and/or enhancements to systems

Develop technical specifications

• Assist with translating business requirements into functional specifications 
• Document specifications and interfaces between legacy and new systems, and systems enhancements and detailed specifications 
• Act as the liaison between users and technical staff throughout the solution implementation cycle

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