Business Analyst at Bridge International

About The Role

Business analysts are typically required to assess and validate their activities and to determine if a solution has fulfilled the requirements. They may use sophisticated methods, metrics and tools to achieve the business benefits and corporate goals.

What You Will Do

• Work very closely with the Managing Director Kenya in a job shadow capacity to gain knowledge and advice on how to run a business
• Must be adept at translating business requirements to technical requirements. This includes using powerful analysis and modelling tools to match strategic business objectives with practical technical solutions.
• Determines a project’s requirements by extracting them from business or government policies, as well as from current and future users, through interaction and research.
• Engages the innovations space to develop ‘disruptive’ projects which stimulate evolution of the market and address their needs.
• Monthly monitoring and review of departmental spending vs. budget to ensure optimal spending and ensure funds are directed towards projects that generate highest return on investment (ROI).
• Delivers the business planning processes (forecasts, budgets, long range plans) including analysis of variances with relevant commentary to support management decision making.
• Prepares periodic business performance and market analysis, business trends and providing insight with a view to increase operational efficiency.

What You Should Have

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university preferably in Business Administration with a 3.5 and above GPA score
• Minimum of 1 year post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
• Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts
• The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
• Business case development
• Modeling techniques and methods
• Leadership skills
• High energy and enthusiasm level; willingness to do whatever necessary to get the job done