Business Systems Analyst
Detroit, MI - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Turn Business Problems into Smart Data & Technology Solutions
Are you the person who naturally asksWhy are we doing it this way and then finds a better solution
At Merkle were looking for a Business Systems Analyst who can bridge the gap between business strategy and technical this role youll work directly with clients and cross-functional teams to uncover business needs define solutions and help bring innovative data marketing technology and AI-driven initiatives to life.
This is not a role where you simply document requirements and move on. Youll be a trusted advisor collaborator and problem solver helping clients navigate complex challenges while partnering with architects engineers and business leaders to drive meaningful outcomes.
- Lead discovery workshops and requirements sessions that uncover business needs and drive decisions.
- Ask thoughtful questions identify gaps and help stakeholders clarify their goals.
- Translate business challenges into actionable requirements use cases and solution recommendations.
- Contribute to pre-sales conversations and solution design discussions.
- Turn complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language.
- Create requirements documentation process flows user stories and solution summaries.
- Help clients understand how data technology and AI can support their goals.
- Build alignment across stakeholders with different priorities and perspectives.
- Own workstreams and collaborate closely with engineers architects and project teams.
- Manage priorities dependencies and delivery milestones.
- Support sprint planning backlog refinement testing and user acceptance activities.
- Identify risks early and help teams navigate challenges before they impact delivery.
- Use AI tools to improve requirements gathering documentation analysis and workflow efficiency.
- Explore new technologies and recommend smarter ways of working.
- Stay current on trends across customer data marketing technology analytics and AI platforms.
You might be a strong fit if you:
- Have experience in business analysis consulting solutions delivery product or technology-focused roles.
- Enjoy working directly with clients and facilitating conversations that drive outcomes.
- Can comfortably communicate with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Have experience with platforms such as Adobe Salesforce Snowflake Databricks BigQuery or similar technologies.
- Understand data flows integrations customer data and marketing technology ecosystems.
- Are organized proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Regularly use AI tools to improve how you work and solve problems.
- Clients leave meetings with clear decisions next steps and confidence in the path forward.
- Delivery teams receive complete actionable requirements that help them move quickly.
- Business stakeholders understand the value and impact of technology solutions.
- Projects stay organized focused and on track.
- You continually introduce new ideas efficiencies and innovations that improve outcomes.
At Merkle youll work with leading brands to solve challenging business problems at the intersection of data marketing technology customer experience and AI. Youll have the opportunity to work across multiple industries collaborate with talented experts and help shape the future of customer engagement and digital transformation.
If youre curious consultative technically minded and passionate about helping businesses solve complex challenges wed love to meet you.
At dentsu we believe great work happens when were connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices currently located in Chicago metro Detroit Los Angeles and New York City are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $68000 - $120000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits please visit .
To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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Location:
Detroit - 3000 Town CenterBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religious practices and observances citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.