Senior Business Analyst

Company Overview

Lean Tech is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer many opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.

Position Title

Senior Business Analyst

Location

Remote - LATAM

What you will be doing

As a Business Analyst, you will bridge business needs with technical solutions across sales and finance, analyzing data roadmaps, identifying gaps, and translating requirements into actionable insights. You'll gather requirements using tools like Jira, Confluence, or ClickUp, apply advanced SQL in Snowflake for data analysis, and create robust reports in Power BI. The role includes managing Agile workflows in Jira, coordinating with data engineers, ensuring data governance compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and support strategic business decisions.

• Analyze and review departmental data roadmaps to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, particularly within sales and finance domains.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and clarify business needs, effectively translating them into actionable requirements using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ClickUp.
  
• Leverage advanced SQL skills in Snowflake to extract, manipulate, and analyze data, supporting business decision-making and reporting processes.
  
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards in Power BI to enable effective business intelligence and analytics.
  
• Create and manage tasks for data engineers in Jira, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.
  
• Implement, optimize, and oversee Kanban or Agile workflows to improve project flow, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
  
• Coordinate workload management in cross-functional teams, prioritizing initiatives and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
  
• Facilitate clear communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to align priorities and objectives.
  
• Monitor project progress, proactively adjust plans, and adapt to evolving business needs in a dynamic environment.
  
• Support the implementation and operationalization of data governance and compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.
  
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement in business processes and strategies.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in data-driven environments, with a focus on sales or finance domains
  
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
  
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and intermediate experience with Snowflake for complex data querying, extraction, and analysis
  
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing Power BI for data visualization, analytics, and reporting
  
• Intermediate experience with Jira for task creation, workload management, and project coordination; familiarity with Confluence or ClickUp for documentation and collaboration
  
• Proven ability to create, optimize, and manage Kanban or Agile workflows for process improvement and efficient project delivery
  
• Strong analytical skills with aptitude for interpreting and working with complex data sets
  
• Foundational understanding and practical involvement in operationalizing data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
  
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate business requirements and technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in dynamic environments
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
  
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
  
• High level of adaptability and flexibility to shifting priorities and business needs
  
• Exceptional organizational skills, including effective time management and thorough documentation practices
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills in driving initiatives and supporting successful project completion
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement of processes and workflows for increased efficiency and productivity.
  

Nice to Have

• Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent)
  
• Experience with additional business intelligence or data visualization tools such as Tableau or Qlik
  
• Familiarity with data quality management concepts or data stewardship practices
  
• Exposure to project management methodologies beyond Agile and Kanban, such as Waterfall or Lean
  
• Advanced proficiency with documentation or collaboration platforms beyond Jira and Confluence, such as Notion or Asana
  
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops or requirements gathering sessions using structured techniques
  
• Understanding of change management principles in data-driven projects
  
• Strong negotiation skills when aligning business requirements with technical limitations
  
• International or multi-industry experience, especially with data-driven initiatives.
  

Soft skills

• Effective communication, demonstrating the ability to clearly articulate business requirements and technical concepts to stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, thereby facilitating productive collaboration between business and technical teams.
  
• Collaboration skills, proven by successful engagement with cross-functional teams, including data engineers and business units, to achieve common project goals and ensure stakeholder alignment.
  
• Adaptability, showing flexibility in responding to shifting priorities, evolving business needs, and dynamic project environments within sales or finance domains.
  
• Leadership, through driving initiatives, motivating team members, and spearheading process improvements such as optimizing Agile or Kanban workflows for increased operational efficiency.
  
• Strong organizational skills, including effective workload management and prioritization of multiple projects, as well as maintaining comprehensive documentation via collaborative platforms like Jira and Confluence/ClickUp.
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance data project processes and outcomes within the context of data governance and compliance requirements.
  
• Analytical thinking, applying advanced problem-solving abilities and attention to detail when navigating complex data-driven business challenges.
  

Why you will love Lean Tech

• Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology
  
• Professional development opportunities with international customers
  
• Collaborative work environment
  
• Career paths and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.
  

Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will be vital to our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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