What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst position at Soar?
About Us:
Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a results-driven Senior Business Analyst to lead the analysis and optimization of business processes, systems, and strategies. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, objectives, and challenges.
- Elicit, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements using best practices.
- Develop comprehensive business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment, to support decision-making.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented effectively.
- Create process maps, user stories, and workflows to illustrate proposed solutions.
- Conduct impact assessments and identify risks associated with proposed changes.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to gather input from key stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior business analysts within the team.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
- Experience with business process modeling tools and techniques (e.g., BPMN, UML).
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall project methodologies.
Preferred:
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with enterprise-level tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Knowledge of financial modeling and budgeting techniques.
- Exposure to industries such as [specify relevant industries based on your needs, e.g., FinTech, Healthcare, etc.].
Notes:
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