Business Analyst

5 days ago

Chicago, United States Baird & Warner Full time
About Baird & Warner Real Estate

Over the last decade, Baird & Warner was named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace ten times in a row. But we didn’t get there by accident — behind every great company is a culture created by the professionals who work there. Throughout our rich history, one thing has remained true: we believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things can happen. That’s why at Baird & Warner we empower you to be independent, to grow in your career, to do the right thing by your colleagues and your community, and to have a true work/life balance. We truly care about making our team feel part of something bigger by sharing a single purpose — making it easier for homebuyers and sellers to realize their real estate dreams.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate those business requirements into detailed user stories for the technical team.

This position requires a local candidate with 3 days of on-site working at our Chicago (120 S. LaSalle St, Chicago IL 60603) or Schaumburg (425 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg IL 60173) location.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (Project Manager, Product Owner, Business, etc.)  to gather, understand, and document business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and detailed user stories.
  • Develop, prioritize, and manage product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria following Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Create use cases, process flows, and data flow diagrams to support development teams in understanding functional requirements.
  • Conduct business process analysis, modeling, and optimization to improve process/technology efficiency.
  • Partner with business stakeholders, software engineers, developers, and quality assurance teams in problem-solving and resolution development.
  • Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals/deliverables.
  • Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Develop and facilitate end-user training programs to support product adoption and maximize usability.
  • Provide support for system implementation, including testing and validation.
Required Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
  • Hands-on experience and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and organizational habits.
  • Ability to understand complex business functions and translate them into clear, actionable technical requirements.
  • Understanding of systems engineering, object-oriented design, and architecture standards.
  • Proficient in Agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Strong business process modeling and business rules analysis skills.
  • Ability to create and manage user stories, use cases, and functional specifications for more than one project.
  • Familiarity with system impact assessment, project risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive consensus and deliver solutions.
  • Basic knowledge of standard business functions (e.g., sales, finance, HR) supporting a large enterprise environment. Real Estate industry knowledge is a plus
  • Experience working in an Agile team environment and proficiency in using tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
    • Experience in business process modeling, data analysis, and project management.
    • Familiarity with business analysis tools (e.g., MS Visio, Jira, Excel).
    • Experience with Appian BPM or RPA a plus
Benefits:

Medical, dental, PTO, VTO

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