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Business Analyst – Entry Level

Confidential Client•unspecified
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$59,405
Manhattan, New York
20 Hours Ago

The Entry-Level Business Analyst at Confidential Client supports project delivery by gathering and documenting business requirements, creating user stories and process flows, and facilitating communication between business and technical teams. This role involves participation in Agile/Scrum activities, assisting with testing and UAT, and performing basic data analysis to support project success.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Business Analyst to join our Confidential Client’s IT team in Manhattan, NY. You will work with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and QA to translate business needs into clear requirements and support successful project delivery.

  • Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders
  • Translate business needs into clear, testable requirements
  • Prepare Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and other project documentation
  • Create user stories, use cases, and basic process flows
  • Communicate requirements and clarifications to business and technical teams
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum team meetings and ceremonies
  • Collaborate with developers and QA to ensure requirements are implemented correctly
  • Assist with testing efforts and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Perform basic data analysis and prepare reports using Excel
  • Track requirements and maintain project documentation
  • Support day-to-day business analysis tasks and continuous learning

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 0–2 years of experience in Business Analysis or related roles — entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel (reporting, simple analysis)
  • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
  • Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience writing user stories or use cases
  • Basic knowledge of testing/UAT concepts
  • Any exposure to business requirements documentation (BRDs)

Details

  • Location: Manhattan, NY (on-site / hybrid expectations set by the client)
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Estimated salary: $59,405 per year (estimated)
  • Industry: IT
  • Experience level: Entry (0–2 years)

Why Apply via Careertakes

  • Careertakes is acting as the recruiting partner for a Confidential Client in the IT industry.
  • Applicants may be matched to additional relevant roles through the Careertakes platform.
  • If selected, you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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