Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
As a Business Analyst, you will be a dedicated resource of a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and as such will work directly in the SBU under the supervision of the Senior Business Analyst at the SBU or SBU management team (where no Senior BA is on this team). All assigned task from the Competence Center will be targeted at personal development (and occasionally to cover for shortfalls in capacity)
You will be tasked with learning sector/industry specific skills while also perfecting skills around Business Analyst competence and knowledge areas through training and practical approach to learning.
Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Stakeholder Management: Demonstrate maturity in the management of executive stakeholders and clients, always exceeding expectation set for continuous improvement.
Discipline, drive, depth understanding of a sector: Requires quick assimilation of the sector with emphasis on data analysis, research and reporting.
Support business operations through operations -strategy alignment, and periodic (weekly, monthly) reports/updates.
Proven quality of technical Documentation, showing attention to details and clarity with a maximum of 2 reviews. With almost zero iteration required.
Quality Management, Requirements Management, Software testing and User acceptance testing.
Quality of work done: Work on projects and produce quality outputs for tasks required by the SBU, producing outputs in line with Business Analyst engagement model and standard, supervised by a Senior Personnel
Capacity Building: Evident Improvement in soft skills and growth in competence and knowledge areas.
Solution go-to-market strategy alignment.
Business process analysis and improvement
Support product development and business expansion projects
Qualification & Requirements
Young, passionate and available to put in the long hours.
B.Sc Certificate holder, Certification in a Business or Technology related course
2-5 years’ work experience in a similar/relevant role from a reputable organization (Experience in Business Systems Analysis is an advantage).
An understanding of the role of a Business Analyst in a Technology product and service company.
Drives significant insight from information gathered on the Venture Garden Group sector happenings and market trends.
Above average level proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft office application/tools (MS Office, Visio, Smart draw, prototyping tools)
Added Considerations but not mandatory:
Above average level proficiency in the use of Python, MySQL, PowerBI and Tableau
Computer Science background
A Master's Degree in a relevant field
Sector Knowledge
IIBA certification - CCBA or CBAP
Project Management Certification - PMI, Scrum
Essential Competencies:
Research, Financial analysis, Systems analysis, Business analysis, & Data analysis
Project Management & Product Management
Solution go-to-market strategy mapping
Requirements elicitation and life cycle management
Solution design management/conceptualization
Operations Management
Process mapping and Improvement
Ability to utilize market analysis tools e.g. PESTLE, SWOT, PEST, BMC etc.
Solution Documentation management
Business Development, Relationship Management and Sales
Organizational Strategy Analysis/mapping
Skills & Abilities:
Good Team player
The right level of attention to detail
Excellent writing skills
Good time management skill
Excellent Communications skills
Speedy learner
Ability to lead small - mid-sized project teams
Dependable, shows dedication and hunger to learn
Exhibits confidence and maturity in handling senior management and executives internally and externally.
Personal Presentation and Brand Management skills
Cross-functional/ Cross-Business Thinking skills
Willing, ready and able to learn new skills on the go
High emotional intelligence
Self-driven and Self-motivated
Empathetic and understanding
Skilled motivator
Organized and Focused.
Working Conditions:
Flexibility is important.
Equal opportunity
The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality
Relocation options
Must be ready to relocate to Lagos.
Remuneration
Competitive based on experience
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online