Phillips Consulting is currently recruiting interested and qualified applicants for the position of Business Analyst in Nigeria. Learn about the job responsibilities, qualifications/eligibility and how to apply.
Job
Description
Our
client in the Legal
Industry is looking to recruit a Business Analyst who will work closely with
the Chief Innovative officer to provide strategic business and systems analysis
in line with the Firm’s objectives.
The
business analyst will determine business needs, optimize processes, determine
business and functional requirements, and oversee implementation programmes.
The
role will also be responsible for ensuring that implemented solutions meet
business needs enabling the Firm to achieve strategic business objectives.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities Strategic
Business
Analysis
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Critically analyses, defines and document business, client and internal
requirements with a view to increase profitability, operational efficiency and
strategic partnerships.
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Proactively makes suggestions to business on product, process and platform
improvements which will yield benefits of strategic importance, increase
operational efficiency, resulting in financially lucrative returns on
investments.
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Supports operational and other ad-hoc business requests that result in the firm
achieving strategic objectives.
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Communicates key insights and findings to all stakeholders regularly.
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Ensures that all email communications are detailed, well-structured and take
into account the audience to whom they are addressed, in terms of both content
and tone.
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Ensures that any escalations are conducted via the correct communication
channels.
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When required, assists the Chief Innovation Officer with ad hoc administrative
task.
Requirements
Definition, Process Automation and Project Management
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Help design, document and maintain business processes.
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Compiles detailed functional and non-functional requirements into a
consolidated Functional Specification, and include, where necessary,
wireframes/mock ups/user journeys/process flows etc.
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Where necessary, liaises with third parties to fully define and understand the
requirements and/or high-level estimates, including, but not limited to:
clients, content and solution providers, partners etc.
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Constructively engages with business and technical teams to reach the most
efficient solution for the stated requirements, taking into account all
critical factors, including time, quality, cost, benefits and priority
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Ensures that all requirements are documented in a detailed, logical and
well-structured manner and assist in facilitating resolution of any queries
between business and the technical team. Any agreed documentation standards
must be adhered to.
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When required, assists in compiling tests cases, documenting test conditions
and compiling test scripts.
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When required, assists the support environment, when required, in compiling
product/procedural/monitoring/training documentation and ensures proper version
control of all documents.
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Ensures that all documentation is stored in a central repository and is easily
accessible by relevant parties.
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Ensures project deliverables are properly signed off at the end of each
milestone. Also ensures that proper handover occurs between solution providers,
in-house support team and users.
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Performs quality assurance on implemented systems.
Requirements
Education,
Qualifications & Experience
Education
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Bachelors in related technical field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
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A post graduate degree or MBA is an advantage.
Past
Experience
▪
Must possess minimum of 5 years’ experience (With at least 2 years of working
with minimal/no supervision) in performing business and systems analysis.
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Evidence of leading teams.
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Must be able to define and document requirements using common documentation
tools such as Microsoft Visio, Word Excel and PowerPoint.
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Experience of analyzing business and developing and implementing strategic
initiatives.
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Demonstrated understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and agile
implementation approach.
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Business Analysis experience.
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Demonstrates flexibility in response to process change and adapt to and
accommodate new methods and procedures (Adapting to Change).
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Experience of analyzing business and developing and implementing strategic
initiatives.
Expected
Skills and Competencies
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Detailed analytical abilities
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Good Communication and presentation skills
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Interviewing skills
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Documentation skills
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Good to excellent fluency in spoken and written English
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Critical and logical thinking skills
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Knowledge of business and technical principles
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Time management skills and ability to deliver under pressure
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Ability to work independently
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Team player
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Great Interpersonal Skills
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Ability to seek out and accept increased responsibility
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Ability to work within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish
reasonable work goals.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and
application letter.
Location: Lagos | Permanent, Nigeria
Application Deadline: Not Specified
>> CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
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