Business Analyst at NaijaBillionaire limited

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The business analyst will be responsible for providing analytical support to teams and supervisors, as well as the firm's executive management. The analyst will primarily be required to carry out research on and conduct analysis of opportunities, ideas and scenarios that are relevant to the firm's business, as well as to present and communicate findings or results in accordance with standard modes of business communication. This includes documents and charts, as well as verbal presentations that require electronic aids, and any other tools or media required and provided by the firm.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative analysis 
• Prepare basic official documents and contribute to the preparation of more complex documents
• Continuous monitoring of crucial industry and business intelligence that are relevant to the client's business and ventures, especially relating to government regulations and policies
• Track, log and manage tasks and projects using supplied knowledge & project management tools
• Participate in meetings and briefings (both internal and external)
• Interface with clients and effectively discharge any assigned tasks
• Contribute to planning and organisation of the office and work schedules
• Business Development
• Assisting with business case development
• Planning and monitoring of business strategies and effectiveness
• Process and Procedure documentation
• Translating and simplifying requirements
• Requirements management and communication
• Requirements analysis
• Determine cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
• Guide cost analysis process by providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Recommend actions by analysing & interpreting data, making comparative analyses and studying proposed changes in methods and resources
• Conduct marketing, business, and trend analysis through the use of predictive statistics, customer profiling, and data analysis

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Ability to read and write effectively, including technical writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Teamwork 
• Strategic Thinking
• Self-driven
• Think logically and clearly

EDUCATION

• A first degree in a Social Science course 
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience