A Senior Business Analyst plays a critical role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the IT development team. This position involves gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements to help shape solutions that address business needs and drive operational efficiency. The Senior Business Analyst works closely with stakeholders, including management, department heads, and end users, to understand their challenges, objectives, and workflows, and then translates these into clear, actionable requirements for the technical team. They also play a key role in ensuring that solutions align with the organization’s strategic goals, monitoring project progress, and assisting with testing to ensure the final product meets the required specifications. Additionally, Senior Business Analysts are responsible for process modeling, data analysis, and developing functional specifications and business cases. They may also provide insights into process improvements, risk management, and resource planning. Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively across departments. Senior Business Analysts often take on leadership roles in driving change management, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring that project deliverables are achieved within scope, budget, and timelines.