Senior Business Analyt - Data & AI

Oliver James Associates Hong Kong
Full time Permanent Hybrid full benefits

About the job

The ideal candidate combines strong business analysis capabilities with experience in data, analytics, and AI-driven projects, with the ability to support delivery alongside the Project Manager.

The role will report into a Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities

* Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document requirements for Data & AI use cases (e.g., analytics dashboards, machine learning models, AI and automation solutions).

* Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

* Support the design and validation of data models, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.

* Coordinate delivery activities in collaboration with the Project Manager, including: ◦ Tracking progress and dependencies ◦ Managing risks, issues, and escalations ◦ Facilitating sprint ceremonies or workshops where required

* Conduct UAT planning, execution, and sign-off coordination. * Ensure proper documentation of requirements, processes, and solutions. * Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across regional teams.

* Identify opportunities to improve processes using data and AI-driven insights.

Required Experience

* 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in digital, data, or transformation and AI programs

* Strong skills in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and documentation

* Demonstrated experience delivering operating model design or transformation initiatives

* Experience working in Agile / Scrum or hybrid delivery environments

* Ability to work across both business and technical teams

Preferred

* Experience delivering AI / Machine Learning or Data Analytics initiatives

* Familiarity with: ◦ Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) ◦ Data concepts (data modeling, ETL, data pipelines)

* Exposure to AI use cases (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP, recommendation systems)

* Experience supporting or coordinating project delivery

Soft Skills

* Ability to ramp up quickly and engage confidently with technical subject matter

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

* Comfortable working in a regional / cross-functional environment