Lead Business Analyst

Required Profile

Business Skills

• Bridging the Gap Between IT and Business
  • BAs act as the vital translator. They convert complex technical data or software constraints into simple, actionable business terminology for stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Modern business decisions cannot rely on intuition. An analyst uses data sets, metrics, and statistical proof to minimize operational risk and justify strategic pivots.
• Focus on Root Cause Problem Solving
  • A great BA does not just fix surface-level errors. They use analytical frameworks (like the 5 Whys or gap analysis) to trace symptoms back to the true core issue.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency
  • Identifying operational bottlenecks and streamlining workflows directly reduces corporate waste, cuts operational costs, and improves turnaround times.
• Managing & Eliciting Requirements Accurately
  • Poor requirement gathering causes project failure. Precise requirement management ensures that development teams build what the client or business actually needs.
• Embracing Agile and Lean Methodologies
  • BAs must thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments (Scrum/Kanban), adapting smoothly when project scopes or market conditions shift unexpectedly.
• Leveraging AI and Business Intelligence Tools
  • Mastery of modern tools (like SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, and advanced prompt engineering) allows analysts to scale insights and forecast trends faster than ever.
• Stakeholder Management and Negotiation
  • Different departments have conflicting goals (e.g., Sales wants speed, Finance wants low cost). A BA facilitates consensus and aligns everyone toward a shared company objective.
• Change Management and Adoption
  • A solution is only successful if people use it. Analysts must anticipate user resistance and help organizations transition smoothly through digital or structural changes.
• Strategic Alignment with Long-Term Goals
  • Daily tasks must serve the bigger picture. High-impact BAs evaluate how small project adjustments tie into overall enterprise architecture and market competitiveness.

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Soft Skills

• Rigor and adherence to group standards (security, quality, compliance)
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Proactive in optimizing frontend and backend development

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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