Business Analyst

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to gather and document business requirements, objectives, and constraints
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing business processes, systems, and data to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and test plans
• Perform data analysis and modeling to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support decision making and drive business outcomes
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure successful implementation of solutions
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and drive consensus on project deliverables
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that address business challenges and drive operational efficiency
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that developed solutions meet business requirements and are user friendly
• Provide ongoing support and training to end users to ensure successful adoption and utilization of implemented solutions
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organization
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
• Minimum of [X] years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, computer science, or a related field; professional certifications, such as CBAP or CCBA, are a plus
• Proficiency in business process modeling techniques and tools, such as BPMN or UML
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile project environments is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standard business analysis frameworks, such as BABOK or PMIPBA, is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and derive meaningful insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

KPMG LLP ("KPMG") seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm's respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.

KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.