Junior Business Analyst / Graduate Business Analyst

Role Description We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and fast-learning Junior Business Analyst / Graduate Business Analyst to assist in evaluating business processes, defining system requirements, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. Designed for entry-level professionals and recent graduates, this role works alongside Senior Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Technical Leads to study operational workflows, identify performance gaps, and help translate business needs into technical solution specifications.

You will be responsible for interviewing stakeholders, capturing detailed meeting minutes, drafting clear functional requirements, and maintaining business documentation.

Responsibilities include running routine data queries, assisting with user acceptance testing (UAT), building basic visual dashboards, and mapping process flowcharts to support digital transformation and operational efficiency projects. Success in this position requires a passion for technology and business strategy, strong diagnostic problem-solving abilities, high numerical and written literacy, and an eager, cooperative approach to continuous learning.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field (Recent graduates with relevant project/internship experience welcome).
- Business Analysis Fundamentals: Academic training or internship exposure to business analysis concepts, requirement gathering techniques, gap analysis,



and fundamental systems development methodologies (Agile / Scrum / Waterfall).
- Requirements Drafting: Capability to structure clear business requirement notes, translate stakeholder input into actionable user stories, and assist in creating functional specification documents.
- Process Mapping & Modeling: Familiarity with creating process flowcharts, wireframes, and business process diagrams using software such as Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio, Draw.io, or Miro.
- Data Literacy & Analysis: Competency in using Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical functions) and foundational knowledge of relational databases or basic SQL (SELECT queries, filtering, joins).
- Reporting & Dashboards: Exposure to business intelligence and visual analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Google Looker Studio) through academic coursework, certifications, or projects.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support: Willingness and capability to assist in writing test cases, executing script checks, logging software defects, and tracking issue resolution with development teams.
- Productivity & Collaboration Software: Exposure to standard documentation and project management software such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, Notion, or MS Teams.
- Communication & Presentation: Polished verbal and written communication skills to articulate observations clearly, present ideas to project teams, and facilitate smooth stakeholder interactions.
- Professional Attributes: Exceptional curiosity, strong critical thinking, high attention to detail, structured organizational habits, and a strong drive for personal and professional growth.

📌 Junior Business Analyst / Graduate Business Analyst (Entry / Junior Level) (New South Wales)
🏢 Age-Friendly Innovation Center, Ohio State University, College of Social Work
📍 New South Wales