Lead Business Analyst

About the role:

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our dynamic team.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving requirement discovery, shaping functional solutions, leading cross-functional collaboration, and supporting strategic business initiatives.

The role requires a strong analytical foundation, excellent communication, and hands-on experience working with data platforms and technical teams.

Requirement Gathering & Analysis:

- Interact with clients and senior stakeholders to understand complex business needs, define high-quality requirements, and translate them into detailed functional specifications.

- Lead collaborative sessions with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Product Managers, and business teams to ensure requirement clarity and alignment.

Data Platform Development:

- Work closely with technical teams to shape, validate, and enhance data platform solutions aligned with client goals.

- Define, refine, and track KPIs, ensuring that data solutions map directly to business objectives and value creation.

Business Development Support:

- Conduct market and competitive research to identify new opportunities and support go-to-market efforts.

- Collaborate with the Business Development and Leadership teams to create impactful narratives, proposals, and client presentations.

Project Delivery:

- Lead requirement workstreams, ensure timely delivery of functional milestones, and maintain strong client engagement.

- Track project progress, identify risks, drive resolutions proactively, and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Background & Skills:

- MBA from a reputed institute with specialization in Business Analytics, IT Management etc.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related quantitative field.

- 6+ years of total experience, including 4+ years post-MBA in roles such as Business Analyst, Product Analyst, Strategy Analyst, or Consulting.

- Experience in IT, SaaS, Data/AI, Cloud Platforms, or Analytics-driven organizations is preferred.

- Exposure to working directly with clients in US/Europe markets or in roles requiring overlapping work hours.

How to Apply:

- The role offers very attractive compensation (Base + Bonus) and is based out of Chennai.

- The candidate should be willing to have overlapping hours with USA based client/onsite team.