Business Analyst - Financial Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with strong skills in requirements gathering, functional specification development, process mapping, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience driving business analysis activities in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of business and technology initiatives. Professional certifications in Business Analysis or Agile methodologies are a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Lead end-to-end requirements gathering through workshops, interviews, user observations, and document analysis.

• Translate business needs into clear Functional Specifications, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.

• Conduct gap analysis, impact assessment, and feasibility studies for new or enhanced capabilities.

Process Mapping & Documentation

• Develop detailed process maps, workflows, and system interaction diagrams using industry-standard tools.

• Analyze and optimize business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and improve operational performance.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation including BRDs, FSDs, process flows, and traceability matrices.

Agile/Scrum Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams in an Agile/Scrum delivery model.

• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and demos.

• Ensure timely refinement of user stories and continuous alignment with product vision.

Stakeholder Communication

• Facilitate communication across business teams, product owners, developers, QA, and leadership.

• Manage expectations, conduct regular status updates, and ensure alignment on project goals and outputs.

• Support change management activities, user training, and post-implementation reviews.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

• Candidate who has worked in the BFSI domain.

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, or similar role.

• Proven expertise in:

  • Requirements Gathering

  • Functional Specifications / User Stories

  • Process Mapping & Workflow Design

  • Agile/Scrum Methodology

  • Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)

• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PSM

• Agile BA Certification (IIBA-AAC)

• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt