Global It Business Analyst

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Global IT Business Analyst

The candidate accounts for assessing business needs to help identify business problems and propose solutions. Challenges the status quo; serves as a change agent to help transition the firm from the existing environment into an environment of technology-driven solutions that will enhance the efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of the global Practice. Examines current business processes and makes recommendations for improving quality and/or increasing efficiency within business unit operations. Drives data gathering, review and analysis of data working closely with business partners to distinguish user requests from true needs efficiently and professionally. Decomposes high-level information into granular details and general understanding; this involves creating and maintaining process, user, and instructional documentation during the life of a project. Accounts for documenting and communicating business, functional, and technical requirements following an SDLC Project delivery Framework process and templates, including functional requirements specifications, requirements traceability matrices (RTMs), use cases, personas, user stories, storyboards, workflow and data flow diagrams. Serves as a liaison, acting as an interface between stakeholders building trusting, collaborative relationships and partnerships while providing subject matter expertise on technical systems and processes for assigned area. Meets with stakeholders regularly to review and validate the business and functional requirements, critical milestones and dependencies – may require travel to other offices or evening conferences. Obtains stakeholder buy-in and proactively manage expectations throughout the project. Responsible for the alignment of user acceptance strategy, testing plans, etc. to the project's business requirements. Conducts targeted system testing with help from testers to ensure the successful implementation of new systems. Supports the creation and follow up of project related surveys and end-user communications that clearly explain technical concepts using non-technical language. Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job is required. Should have 4+ years as a business analyst successfully delivering impactful business process improvements and solutions. Should have 8+ years of IT experience working in the legal industry or professional services. Must have Business Requirements and functional specifications experience. Agile and DevOps experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Job ID: 2022-4659

Company info

Mayer Brown LLP
71 South Wacker Drive
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : 312-782-0600
Fax : 312-701-7711
Website : https://www.mayerbrown.com/