Business Analyst

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Data Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Business Analyst, you will connect IT and business functions, utilizing your skills to deliver value across the organization. You will support the development of IT processes, systems, and ecosystems throughout their lifecycle. This includes collaborating with CX and EA to explore problems and contribute to solution designs. You will analyze data to improve IT products, services, and processes. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders, analyzing business problems, and documenting processes for improvement. You will also support portfolio and demand management, assisting in investment cases and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Furthermore, you will provide support in technical due diligence during Mergers and Acquisitions. The role requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and the ability to work with distributed teams.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience in working successfully with teams to deliver software
  • Knowledge of IT ecosystems, operations, and business systems
Good to have:
  • An understanding of the M&A process
  • Experience in facilitating groups
  • Experience with process documentation

Job Details

About US 

The company 

This role is in our Springer Nature Technology division - a diverse group of over 700 people across our main locations in Germany, India, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  

Visit https://group.springernature.com/ to learn more about who we are and what we do. 

 

The Department 

Join the Portfolio & Governance Office of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: "Do the right things. Do things right." Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our entire enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organization and ensuring our IT organisation consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we’d love for you to be part of our mission! 

 

The Team 

The Business Architecture & Integration (BA&I) team, part of the Portfolio & Governance Office, is at the forefront of shaping and delivering transformative strategies that power the success of Springer Nature. We are a dynamic group of forward-thinkers, strategists and analysts who collaborate across the organization to unlock opportunities, optimize processes and drive meaningful change. 

As a key player in enterprise-level transformation, we bridge the gap between business aspirations and technology solutions. Our team defines and executes global business architecture strategies, partners with stakeholders to discover customer-centric solutions and ensures seamless integration of acquired organisations into our ecosystem. Whether leading technical due diligence during M&A activities, orchestrating enterprise-wide business change or mentoring a thriving community of Business Analysts, our mission is clear: to create tangible business value, every day. 

By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, embraces challenges and is committed to delivering impactful outcomes. We value strategic thinking, curiosity and a customer-first approach. Together, we’ll shape the future of Springer Nature by turning complexity into opportunity and ideas into action. 

If you’re ready to be part of a team that drives strategic transformation, fosters innovation and sets the standard for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. 

About the job 

 

Job summary 

As a Business Analyst in our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, you will connect IT and business functions, using your skills in business administration and information technology to deliver value across the organisation. You will support the development of IT processes, systems, and ecosystems throughout their lifecycle—from planning and analysis to delivery and operations—while considering customer, business, and employee perspectives. Your focus will be on analysing data to inform changes and improve IT products, services, and processes in alignment with business goals.  

 

  •  You will collaborate with Customer Experience (CX), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and other subject matter experts to explore problems, contribute to solution designs, and prepare investment cases that help achieve Springer Nature's goals. Additionally, you may support the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team by assisting with technical due diligence and integration planning for target companies. This includes mapping processes, identifying risks, and supporting migration or integration efforts.  

  •  You’ll contribute to centralised portfolio management, ensuring project investments deliver maximum value while making effective use of resources. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Core Business Analysis: 

  • Act as a key liaison between IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and understanding of needs.  

  • Analyse and solve business problems and propose solutions that address stakeholder priorities.  

  • Focus on high-quality customer experience and sustainable solutions.  

  • Document current processes and identify gaps or inefficiencies for improvement.  

  • Support the evaluation of IT systems and processes to recommend changes that meet evolving business requirements.  

  • Communicate technical options, risks, and trade-offs in an accessible way to enable informed decision-making.  

  • Assist with creating reports and dashboards to provide insights that inform strategic decisions.  

  • Understand strategic business needs and plans for growth or transformation 

  • Be a participant in the Business Analyst community. 

 

Portfolio and Demand Management: 

  • Support ideation sessions and discovery processes to identify opportunities aligned with business and technology strategies.  

  • Assist in developing and presenting comprehensive investment cases, analysing and interpreting data to communicate ROI.  

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and procurement to evaluate vendor options and assess feasibility.  

  • Work with Enterprise Architecture to identify and mitigate technology risks.  

  • Support business owners in implementing solutions that align with strategic objectives and meet internal standards (e.g., Security, Accessibility).  

  • Ensure non-functional requirements are considered during solution design and vendor assessments.  

  • Monitor initiatives for dependencies and provide visibility across the portfolio. 

 

Mergers & Acquisitions: 

  • Support technical due diligence processes by gathering and analysing data on the technical landscapes of target companies.  

  • Assist in identifying risks and opportunities related to technology within acquisition targets. 

  • Help coordinate technical integration plans, working with teams to ensure smooth transitions. 

 

 

About YOU 

 

YOUR EXPERIENCE 

 

  • Degree in business, finance, or technology, or equivalent work experience. 

  • 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst.  

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills  

  • Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.  

  • Experience in working successfully with teams to deliver software in an agile manner.  

  • Experience in facilitating groups to achieve defined goals and outcomes using various facilitation tools and techniques.  

  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.  

  • Knowledge of IT ecosystems, operations, and business systems.  

  • Experience with process documentation and creating business requirements.  

  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present insights effectively.  

  • Superior facilitation and consensus-building skills.  

  • Familiarity with project methodologies and an eagerness to learn and adapt to various approaches.  

  • A team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.  

  •  Ability to collaborate with multiple distributed teams across different locations, time zones, and cultures.  

  • Be intellectually curious and motivated, constantly looking for more context.  

  • You advocate for our customers and contribute to fostering a customer-focused mindset within the business analysis team 

  • Proven experience in managing and resolving conflicts with stakeholders. 

  • An understanding of the M&A process is a plus, but not mandatory. 

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