What is Business analyst ?

you might want to make some modifications to the plans which would need to be agreed with the builder.

needs in rapidly changing

Being a business analyst is a bit like being an architect but instead of building a house,

involve challenging

we are developing or updating a computer system

ensure that value for money

A business analyst does not need

A business analyst takes responsibility for talking to the business users of the computer system to understand their needs

Some business analysts come

Technical or programming background

will often come from within the business itself

Instead of producing plans, the business analyst produces 'requirements' which clearly state the business needs and align with business processes

The requirements are then used by the IT team or an external supplier to build or modify the system.

having a detailed knowledge

business domain can be equally useful

. While the system is being built the business analyst is on hand to deal with issues and questions, and to support the business in implementing the required changes to make effectiv

The business analyst role is often seen as a communication bridge between IT and the business stakeholders. Business analysts must be great verbal and written communicators, tactful diplomats,

Requiring straightforward automation of repetitive

administrative tasks and conversion

problem solvers, thinkers and analysers - with the ability to engage with stakeholders to understand and respond to their needs in rapidly changing business environments.

This can often involve dealing with very senior stakeholders and can often involve challenging and questioning to ensure that value for money is achieved from IT developments.

paper to electronic data storage

IT projects

Requiring straightforward automation of repetitive administrative tasks and conversion from paper to electronic data storage

documenting existing manual paper based processes