Business Analyst

~ Sustainalytics is a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis, with nearly 20 years of experience in the Responsible Investment (RI) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) markets. ~

Sustainalytics' analysts use their broad academic and work experience as a foundation for their work analyzing the environmental, social and governance performance of the companies we cover and benchmark. Our team is committed to excellence and driven by the motivation to bring added value to our clients, successfully combining a global outlook with local expertise.

Sustainalytics was formed from the merger between Sustainalytics B.V. and Jantzi Research Inc. in September 2009. Headquartered in the Netherlands, today the merged firm has more than 90 employees in Amsterdam, Boston, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Madrid, Paris, Timisoara and Toronto.

Position Overview 

Position Purpose: 

Our Business Analysts work closely within Product Ownership teams to identify business vision and translate it into documented requirements after a thorough analysis of business workflows and processes. Business Analysts are also responsible for coordinating with business stakeholders and the development team to ensure operational stability in their digital product and follow up on any reported issues.  

About the ICT Team: 

The ICT team at Sustainalytics takes pride in innovation and exploration. We collaborate with various teams in the company in order to provide great software solutions, and believe there is nothing we can't achieve with teamwork. The organisation is filled with adventurous people who like to have fun inside and outside of the workplace.

At Sustainalytics we are accustomed to using the latest technologies. So when working within our organisation you will be involved in many new developments and projects, connecting with business stakeholders to identify potential areas of automation and even reengineer business processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Discuss with internal Product Owners on the current challenges, requests and identify how the software development can create a product that would bring added value;
• Translate the business requirements into documented requirements, workflow diagrams, and scoping documents with functional specifications;
• Identify inconsistencies in business workflows and possible scenarios;
• Facilitate communication of either changes in requirements or changes in development between the development team and Product Owners;
• Deliver informative, well-organized presentations;
• Assist in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules;
• Provide consultancy to the Product Owner;
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and the development or other teams to evaluate issues and provide a resolution; and
• Evaluate list of known issues and establish a priority. 

Qualifications 

• Graduate degree in related discipline (business or engineering);
• 3- 5 years' experience working as a business analyst or related technical field;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Experience working with a software development team;
• Meticulous and attentive to detail;
• Alignment with Sustainalytics' mission, vision and values;
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel;
• Knowledge of BPMN and/or UML is a plus; and
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter and resume, citing "[name] - Business Analyst BOS" in the subject line.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of discretion and will be accepted until 11:59pm ET on Monday, November 14, 2016.
• Sustainalytics thanks all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• In keeping with our ongoing efforts to represent the diversity of our community, we strongly encourage people from diverse groups to apply.
• Sustainalytics is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities, upon request.