Lead Business Analyst
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About the Role
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Lead Business Analyst with expertise in Varicent (incentive compensation management) to configure, customize, and support the platform. The role requires 4+ years of BA experience, strong SQL skills, and knowledge of incentive compensation processes.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of solutions within Varicent to support business requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications
- Optimize Varicent workflows, rules, calculations, and reporting to ensure efficient and accurate incentive compensation processes
- Provide ongoing support for Varicent production environments, ensuring system stability and performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including data discrepancies, configuration errors, and user challenges
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
- Partner with business teams (e.g., Sales, Finance, HR) to understand incentive compensation goals and translate them into technical solutions
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Support testing efforts, including unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing
- Develop and maintain clear documentation for system configurations, workflows, and processes
- Provide training and guidance to users on Varicent functionality and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Varicent or similar Incentive Compensation Management platforms
- Proven experience in system configuration, implementation, and production support
- Strong understanding of incentive compensation processes and related business functions (e.g., sales operations, financial reporting)
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders
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About The Role
- We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Business Analyst to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Varicent (or similar Incentive Compensation Management software) and a proven ability to configure, customize, and support its production environment to meet business needs.
- This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and business acumen to ensure seamless system performance and deliver value to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Varicent Configuration
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of solutions within Varicent to support business requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
- Optimize Varicent workflows, rules, calculations, and reporting to ensure efficient and accurate incentive compensation processes.
Key Responsibilities Production Support
- Provide ongoing support for Varicent production environments, ensuring system stability and performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including data discrepancies, configuration errors, and user challenges.
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
Key Responsibilities Analysis and Collaboration
- Partner with business teams (e.g., Sales, Finance, HR) to understand incentive compensation goals and translate them into technical solutions.
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Support testing efforts, including unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing.
Key Responsibilities Documentation and Training
- Develop and maintain clear documentation for system configurations, workflows, and processes.
- Provide training and guidance to users on Varicent functionality and best practices.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on Varicent or similar Incentive Compensation Management platforms.
- Proven experience in system configuration, implementation, and production support.
- Strong understanding of incentive compensation processes and related business functions (e.g., sales operations, financial reporting).
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Varicent certification.
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