Manager

Business Systems Analyst (BSA):

A Business Systems Analyst in Data Management ensures that business data needs are clearly defined, governed, and correctly implemented across systems, turning raw data into trusted, actionable information.

 

The BSA ensures that:

• Business data requirements are clearly defined and understood, supported with in-depth data analysis, and organizational feasibilities
• Data flows correctly across the best systems of truth
• Data quality, lineage, and governance standards are met
• Data solutions align with business objectives and regulatory needs

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Business & Data Requirements Analysis

• Gather and document business data needs  
• Translate business questions into data elements, metrics, and definitions
• Define functional and non-functional requirements for data systems

 

2. Data Mapping & Lineage

• Map data from source systems to target systems (e.g., operational systems → data lake/warehouse)
• Document data transformations, rules, and dependencies
• Support data lineage and traceability for audits and compliance

 

3. Data Quality & Governance Support

• Define data quality rules (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, validity)
• Work with Data Governance teams on:
  • Business glossaries
  • Data ownership and stewardship
  • Reference and master data definitions
• Help resolve data issues and root causes

 

4. System & Integration Analysis

• Analyze how data flows across upstream and downstream systems
• Identify gaps, redundancies, or risks in data processes
• Support system enhancements, migrations, and integrations

 

5. Collaboration with Technical Teams

• Partner with:
  • Data engineers
  • Architects
  • ETL developers
  • Reporting and analytics teams
• Clarify requirements, review designs, and validate solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and UAT

 

6. Testing & Validation

• Define data validation and reconciliation criteria
• Support UAT by validating:
  • Data accuracy
  • Aggregations and calculations
  • Report outputs against business expectations

 

7. Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the single point of contact between business and IT for data-related initiatives
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
• Ensure alignment across teams

 

Typical Deliverables

• Business Data Requirements Documents (B-DRDs)
• Functional Requirements / User Stories
• Data mapping documents
• Source-to-target mappings (STTM)
• Data definitions and metric logic
• Data quality rules and acceptance criteria
• UAT test scenarios and validation results

 

Skills & Knowledge Areas

Business & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of business processes
• Ability to ask the right data questions
• Stakeholder management and communication

Data & Technical Knowledge

• Data warehousing concepts
• ETL/ELT processes
• SQL/Python (for data validation and analysis)
• Metadata, lineage, and data modeling concepts
• Familiarity with data governance and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of financial crime
• Data Quality and Data Governance

Business Analysis:
Identify and analyze business needs, problems, and opportunities by gathering and evaluating data from various sources.
Develop and document business requirements, functional specifications, and process workflows.
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform business strategies and decisions.
Create detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present findings to stakeholders.
Project Support:
assist in the planning and execution of business projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals admonitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and provide support to ensure successful project delivery. Bachelor�s degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related field.