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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

Advanced

Interacting with Others

Supporting Skills

Decision Making

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Collaboration

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Learning Agility

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

Problem Solving

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels
1

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

2

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

3

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels

6 levels
1

Follow

Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.

2

Assist

Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.

3

Apply

Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.

4

Analyse

Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.

5

Strategise

Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.

6

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 4

Business and Project Management

Explore opportunities for business innovation and reform, and lead the implementation of innovative business initiatives

Business Needs Analysis

Level 4

Business and Project Management

Investigate existing business processes, evaluate requirements and define the scope for recommended solutions and programmes

Business Process Re-engineering

Level 4

Business and Project Management

Evaluate business processes and workflows, and develop a business process re-engineering plan

Business Requirements Mapping

Level 4

Business 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 4

Business and Project Management

Assess current and potential risks within a defined functional area, and develop risk countermeasures and contingency plans

Change Management

Level 4

Business 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 4

Development and Implementation

Design data displays to present trends and finding, incorporating new and advanced visualisation techniques and analytics capabilities

Data Strategy

Level 4

Strategy Planning and Implementation

Develop data management structures and recommend policies, processes and tools for effective data storage, handling and utilisation

Organisational Analysis

Level 4

Strategy 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 4

Design and Architecture

Drive the implementation of organisational design

Partnership Management

Level 4

Stakeholder and Contract Management

Propose strategic initiatives with other organisations based on identification of mutual benefits, and analyse their impact

Performance Management

Level 4

Operations 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 4

Business and Project Management

Analyse and develop, review of plans for process improvement and optimisation

Project Management

Level 4

Business 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 4

Design and Architecture

Develop a solution architecture and prepare a technical blueprint for a given area, demonstrating how the solution addresses requirements

Stakeholder Management

Level 4

Stakeholder and Contract Management

Develop a stakeholder engagement plan and negotiate with stakeholders to arrive at mutually-beneficial arrangements

System Integration

Level 4

Development and Implementation

Determine interoperability of system components and develop a system integration plan

Technical Sales Support

Level 4

Sales 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 3

Business 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 3

Design and Architecture

Apply design thinking methodologies and execute design thinking processes to challenge norms and conventions in the organisation

Emerging Technology Synthesis

Level 3

Business and Project Management

Conduct research and identify opportunities for new and emerging technology to support the business

Networking

Level 3

Business Development

Identify and analyse business opportunities

Software Testing

Level 3

Development and Implementation

Design test scenarios and implement new or complex tests, investigating issues or gaps between actual and expected results

Strategy Implementation

Level 3

Strategy Planning and Implementation

Analyse strategies for critical business functions to ensure plans are within risk mitigation factors

Test Planning

Level 3

Development and Implementation

Determine requirements and develop a phase test plan, identifying optimal schedules and means for executing test scripts

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

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Quick Facts

TrackStrategy and Governance
Core Skills5
Technical Skills25
Key Tasks30

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