Business Analyst/Artificial Intelligence Translator
The Business Analyst/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Translator serves as the liaison between the business and technical teams in translating complex business needs into technological solutions. He/She analyses business technology requirements and specifications against value and risk of potential solutions, and conducts cost-benefit and risk assessment analysis for proposed solutions to determine suitability of solutions. He examines interactions between systems elements, systems performance and issues, and designs the solution blueprint for the specific area of expertise with the consideration of implications for integration across the entire solution. He translates business requirements and user needs into functional and technical specifications, ensuring that business requirements are incorporated into the solution design. He develops multi-disciplinary technical expertise to support senior management in complex projects, as well as reviews work at critical milestones with team leader or sponsor to maintain their commitment and support. He is knowledgeable of techniques to elicit and manage requirements, as well as software development models including Agile methodologies. He is also familiar with requirements life cycle management, analysis planning and monitoring, requirements’ analysis and design definition. The Business Analyst/AI Translator is able to see connections between business and IT needs of an organisation in order to develop and communicate effective system solutions. He thrives and easily draws trends from ambiguous circumstances, and addresses complex issues with sound judgement and decisions.
What Does a Business Analyst/Artificial Intelligence Translator Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Identify business needs, systems and requirements
- Analyse business technology requirements and specifications against value and risk of potential solutions
- Translate business needs and requirements into potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or analytics problems
- Scope Proof-of-Concepts for AI and analytics related use cases and projects
- Identify suitable technological solutions for the business
- Balance requests and competing priorities from key stakeholders to maximise the value delivered to the organisation
- Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessment analyses for proposed solutions to determine suitability of solutions
- Present business cases defining potential benefits, solutions to increase efficiencies of business processes and associated risks
Analyse systems and propose solutions
- Examine interactions between systems elements, performance and issues
- Recommend proposed solutions and/or enhancements to improve and optimise processes, workflows, performance and systems
- Identify opportunities where AI and analytics can address business and user needs and create value
- Design the solution blueprints for the specific areas of expertise with the consideration of implications for integration across the entire solution
- Oversee the evaluation of proposed solutions and/or enhancements to ensure its feasibility, viability and efficiency
- Evaluate the feasibility, viability and implications of proposed solutions and/or enhancements to systems on the current and future business environment
- Oversee the development of different components within the proposed solutions and/or enhancements
- Analyse inter-dependencies and inter-linkages of systems and processes across the organisation
Develop technical specifications
- Translate business requirements and user needs into functional and technical specifications
- Develop a roadmap to translate existing system specifications into future-state systems requirements
- Function as the liaison between users and technical team throughout the implementation cycle
- Ensure that business requirements are incorporated into the solution design
- Manage risks associated with new solutions and/or proposed enhancements
- Guide the design and development teams towards smooth solutions integration
Manage the implementation of new solutions and/or enhancements
- Apply multi-disciplinary technical expertise to support senior management in complex projects
- Devise procedures to solve complex operational issues
- Oversee the translation of requirements documentation to systems requirement specifications
- Manage the conduct of change management programmes and initiatives to drive the adoption of new and/or enhanced technologies including AI related solutions
- Act as the main point of contact for escalated issues
- Review technical documentation of the design documents, coding documents and user manuals
- Oversee the conduct of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and integration testing
- Develop dashboards and provide regular status reports to project managers
- Review work at critical milestones with team leader or sponsor to maintain their commitment and support
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Business Analyst/Artificial Intelligence Translator needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Developing People
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Supporting Skills
Decision Making
IntermediateThinking Critically
Collaboration
IntermediateInteracting with Others
Learning Agility
IntermediateStaying Relevant
Problem Solving
IntermediateThinking Critically
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Business Analyst/Artificial Intelligence Translator requires 25 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Business Innovation
Level 4Business and Project Management
Explore opportunities for business innovation and reform, and lead the implementation of innovative business initiatives
Business Needs Analysis
Level 4Business and Project Management
Investigate existing business processes, evaluate requirements and define the scope for recommended solutions and programmes
Business Process Re-engineering
Level 4Business and Project Management
Evaluate business processes and workflows, and develop a business process re-engineering plan
Business Requirements Mapping
Level 4Business and Project Management
Evaluate factors and ideas to identify key business requirements and objectives to be achieved. Test relevant solutions or programmes and impact of solutions and/or programmes against identified business requirements to propose adjustments
Business Risk Management
Level 4Business and Project Management
Assess current and potential risks within a defined functional area, and develop risk countermeasures and contingency plans
Change Management
Level 4Business and Project Management
Recommend business activities required to integrate and roll out new changes and drive the execution of change control procedures, engaging stakeholders in the process
Data Visualisation
Level 4Development and Implementation
Design data displays to present trends and finding, incorporating new and advanced visualisation techniques and analytics capabilities
Data Strategy
Level 4Strategy Planning and Implementation
Develop data management structures and recommend policies, processes and tools for effective data storage, handling and utilisation
Organisational Analysis
Level 4Strategy Planning and Implementation
Manage, review and evaluate systems and processes with a view for enhancements. It also includes gathering of feedback and developing solutions to close gaps and to make improvements.
Organisational Design
Level 4Design and Architecture
Drive the implementation of organisational design
Partnership Management
Level 4Stakeholder and Contract Management
Propose strategic initiatives with other organisations based on identification of mutual benefits, and analyse their impact
Performance Management
Level 4Operations and User Support
Establish metrics and mechanisms to assess network, software or system performance, and determine Infocomm Technology (ICT) infrastructure components and parameters to be enhanced
Process Improvement and Optimisation
Level 4Business and Project Management
Analyse and develop, review of plans for process improvement and optimisation
Project Management
Level 4Business and Project Management
Plan and drive medium scale projects or programmes, including allocating resources to different parts, and engaging stakeholders on the project's progress and outcomes
Solution Architecture
Level 4Design and Architecture
Develop a solution architecture and prepare a technical blueprint for a given area, demonstrating how the solution addresses requirements
Stakeholder Management
Level 4Stakeholder and Contract Management
Develop a stakeholder engagement plan and negotiate with stakeholders to arrive at mutually-beneficial arrangements
System Integration
Level 4Development and Implementation
Determine interoperability of system components and develop a system integration plan
Technical Sales Support
Level 4Sales and Marketing
Lead the design of customised technical solutions, demonstrating their value in relation to the broader end-to-end solutions delivered
Business Environment Analysis
Level 3Business and Project Management
Utilise research instruments, quantitative and qualitative data to gather information on the business environment, evaluate data to draw out meaningful inferences that impact the organisation's market positioning and provide feedback to management
Design Thinking Practice
Level 3Design and Architecture
Apply design thinking methodologies and execute design thinking processes to challenge norms and conventions in the organisation
Emerging Technology Synthesis
Level 3Business and Project Management
Conduct research and identify opportunities for new and emerging technology to support the business
Networking
Level 3Business Development
Identify and analyse business opportunities
Software Testing
Level 3Development and Implementation
Design test scenarios and implement new or complex tests, investigating issues or gaps between actual and expected results
Strategy Implementation
Level 3Strategy Planning and Implementation
Analyse strategies for critical business functions to ensure plans are within risk mitigation factors
Test Planning
Level 3Development and Implementation
Determine requirements and develop a phase test plan, identifying optimal schedules and means for executing test scripts
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
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