Position:
- Associate I - Business Analysis
Company:
- UST
Location:
- Trivandrum, India
Job Type:
- Full-time
Job Mode:
- Onsite
Job Requisition ID:
- [Specific ID not provided in the job description]
Years of Experience:
- 0 to 2 years
Company Description
- UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider with a legacy of over 20 years. They collaborate with the world's top companies to drive impactful transformations that make a real difference.
- With a foundation built on technology, people, and purpose, UST partners with clients to deliver holistic solutions from the design phase to the operational stage.
- They boast deep domain expertise and a future-proof approach, ensuring they embed innovation and agility into client organizations.
- UST employs over 30,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, and their solutions have a far-reaching impact, touching billions of lives globally.
- UST is committed to building solutions that are not only transformative but sustainable, ensuring a boundless impact in the digital world.
Profile Overview
- The Associate I - Business Analysis role at UST is ideal for fresh graduates or professionals with up to two years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting senior Business Analysts (BA) in analyzing the needs of clients and projects under close supervision.
- You will collaborate with leads and seniors to understand business objectives, assist in creating software requirements, and work with stakeholders to validate solutions. This role offers exposure to a wide range of BA tasks, such as stakeholder engagement, requirement validation, and change impact analysis.
- Your primary responsibilities will include assisting in eliciting requirements using techniques like interviews, workshops, and document analysis. You’ll also follow defined BA practices and processes, such as change control procedures, as set by senior BAs.
- Additionally, the position involves learning how to develop process flow diagrams, use cases, and other essential BA documentation. This role provides a unique opportunity for those looking to build a career in business analysis with hands-on learning and real-world experience.
Qualifications
- A foundational understanding of business analysis techniques is preferred, but on-the-job training will be provided.
- Key skills required:
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to understand and meet client expectations
- Team collaboration and result-oriented mindset
- Business Acumen:
- Ability to quickly learn the area of business under focus.
- A basic understanding of BA tools, technology, and processes.
- Knowledge areas:
- Awareness of BA knowledge areas, as recommended by the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis).
- Understanding of various BA components, including stakeholder engagement, change control, and requirements traceability.
- Familiarity with validating and prioritizing requirements and designs.
- Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and methodologies.
- Tools and Technologies:
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic familiarity with financial analysis and accounting is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with commonly used BA templates and tools with minimal assistance.
Additional Information
- Training:
- You will be onboarded as a fresher and undergo internal training to develop core competencies in business analysis.
- You will be deployed in the SPOT (centralized PMO) team, where you’ll assist in project management activities and collaborate closely with senior BAs.
- Growth Opportunities:
- This role is an excellent entry point for those looking to grow within UST. With hands-on mentorship and exposure to real-world projects, you will have ample opportunities to develop professionally.
- Skills to Develop:
- While on the job, you will be trained in essential business analysis tools and techniques.
- There will be opportunities to enhance your financial analysis, accounting, and project management skills.
- You will develop a strong understanding of BA processes, stakeholder engagement, and solution evaluation.
Role Description
Role Proficiency
- As an Associate I in Business Analysis, you will be expected to analyze business needs and support Business Analysis (BA) activities under constant supervision. Your work will be highly collaborative, as you’ll assist Leads and Seniors in creating and validating solution options and ensuring that project requirements are met.
Outcomes
- Collaborate with Senior BAs:
- Work with team leads and seniors to understand and meet business objectives.
- Assist in creating software requirements, artifacts, and deliverables.
- Assist in Solution Evaluation:
- Help in identifying and validating potential solution options for business problems, ensuring they are effective and aligned with client needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support senior BAs in planning stakeholder engagement and maintaining communication.
- Work with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements.
- Documentation:
- Assist in documenting process flows, use cases, and technical requirements.
- Help maintain requirements traceability and prioritize changes.
Skills Examples
- Communication:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in articulating subject matter to stakeholders.
- Business Acumen:
- Quickly learn and adapt to the business domain under focus, ensuring you can contribute meaningfully to projects.
- Problem-Solving:
- Use analytical and organizational skills to address business issues and propose solutions.
- Collaboration:
- Work as part of a team, supporting the senior BAs and contributing to the collective goals of the project.
Expected Outcomes and Performance Metrics
Business Value
- Gain a foundational understanding of business problems, constraints, and dependencies.
- Assist in aligning requirements and solutions with business objectives.
- Support in delivering value to the client by ensuring that solutions meet the defined business needs.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist in building effective stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate project requirements and solutions.
Requirements Engineering
- Gain proficiency in at least one industry-recommended BA tool or template.
- With assistance, learn how to align requirements and designs with project objectives.
Solution Evaluation
- Support in evaluating solution options and provide recommendations, under the guidance of seniors.
Process Adherence
- Ensure that project processes, as defined by the Lead BA or Project Stakeholders, are followed rigorously.
- Assist in the adoption of tools and templates that streamline decision-making and approval processes.
BA Artifacts Maintenance
- Assist in documenting and maintaining project artifacts.
- Help in managing clear communication of these artifacts to all relevant stakeholders.
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