Senior Associate Business Analyst, Distributed Systems

About this role

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Translating business requirements into detailed functional specs for smart contracts and blockchain applications.

• Use Case Identification: Evaluating, identifying, and proposing blockchain use cases, such as in DeFi, NFTs, or L2/ZK rollups.

• Documentation: Developing and maintaining documentation, including user stories, process models, and functional specifications.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating communication between non-technical stakeholders and technical developers (QA, devs).

• Risk & Regulatory Assessment: Evaluating risks related to smart contract security and compliance with legal/regulatory requirements.

• Project Management: Supporting project management via agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

• Key Requirements & SkillsExperience: Previous experience as a Business Analyst, typically with 1-3+ years focused in blockchain, Web3, or Fintech environments.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polkadot), distributed ledger technologies (DLT), and smart contract development workflows.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into efficient blockchain solutions.

• Tools: Familiarity with documentation tools like Confluence, JIRA, and diagramming tools.Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams.

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