Business Analyst Senior Associate (FTC)

PwC Ireland isseekingan experienced and highly motivated Business AnalystSenior Associateto join our dynamicBusiness Analysis Team in Tech Central within the Business Enablement Solutions (BES) line of service. The successful candidate willsupportthe successful implementation of large-scale systems and emerging technologies including Generative AI (GenAI) solutionsto supporttransformation change projects and continuous improvementacross all lines of serviceincluding BES Tax Assurance and Consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery ofbusiness analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle ensuring alignment between business needs and technology solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams to gather analyse and document business requirements for complex projects involving GenAI and other innovative technologies.

• Support the delivery ofprocess analysis workshops withinternalstakeholders to map current state processesidentifypain points and design future state improvementsleveraginginnovative technologiesto optimise business workflows and enhance operationalefficiency.

• Supportdevelopment teams and external vendorsin the translation ofbusiness requirements into technical specifications.

• Support theimplementation of large-scale systemsworkingwithmultidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory and businessobjectives.

• Engage and subscribe totheculture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharingwithin the team and internal stakeholders.

• Appreciate and considerproject risks issues and dependencies related to business analysis and solution delivery.

• Any other activities related to the role.

Education/Professional Qualifications:

Candidatesmust hold athird level qualification in an IT related discipline.A focus on AI machine learning or natural language processing would beadvantageous.

Candidates should hold abusiness analysis certification in one or more of the following:

• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)

• CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis)

• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)

• Agile Business Analyst Certification (e.g. PMI-ACPICAgileCertified Professional)

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification

Project management certifications will beadvantageoussuch as PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner and/orPMI-PMP.

Experience Required:

• 5yearsof progressive business analysis experience.

• Proventrack recordinthe delivery ofprocess analysis workshops process mapping business process analysis and leading process improvement initiativesleveragingtechnology.

• Proven experience in AI automation or technology enablement within tax finance or related professional services.

• Experience in implementing large-scale technology solutions ideally within professional services environments.

• Demonstrated experience with Generative AI (GenAI) solutions implementation is highlyadvantageous.

• Excellent stakeholder management communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach to working with developers and vendors.

• Understanding of Tax Assurance and/or Consulting business processes and regulatory frameworks isadvantageous.

• Experience working within professional services firmsadvantageous.

Personal Qualities

• Effective communication and facilitation skills with the ability to support workshops and meetings confidently.

• Developing strategic awareness and a keen interest in learning about innovation and process improvement.

• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at various levelsdemonstratingprofessionalism and curiosity.

• Reliable team player who builds rapport and contributes to a positive working environment.

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach toidentifyingand escalating issues.

• Open tonew ideasand adaptable to change showing good judgement in day-to-day problem solving.

• Committed to continuous personal and professional growthseekingto expand skills and contribute actively to teamsuccess.

• Adaptable and open tonew ideas showing sound judgement when responding to change or ambiguity in day-to-day work.