Business Architect

Project Role : Business Architect Project Role Description : Identify opportunities to deliver tangible business value by assessing the current state, capturing high-level requirements, and defining business solutions. Translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions and operating models. Support transformation by developing business cases and guiding implementation of key initiatives. Must have skills : Business Requirements Analysis Good to have skills : NA Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Business Architect, a typical day involves identifying opportunities that can bring measurable value to the organization by thoroughly assessing the existing business environment. This role requires capturing high-level requirements and defining comprehensive business solutions that align with strategic goals. The Business Architect translates complex business needs into technology-enabled solutions and operational frameworks. Additionally, the role supports organizational transformation by developing detailed business cases and providing guidance throughout the implementation of critical initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and fostering continuous improvement. Roles & Responsibilities: Role Characteristics End-to-end ownership of requirements across the full share plan lifecycle, from enrolment through to reporting Sits at the intersection of multiple functions (ops, finance, tax, legal, IT, client) with no single owner — the BA holds the full picture Heavy integration focus: booking systems, settlement, reconciliation, and downstream finance/risk all in scope Client-facing complexity: large corporates across multiple jurisdictions, requiring translation between very different stakeholder perspectives High documentation standard expected — outputs must outlast the project (specs, runbooks, data dictionaries, decision logs) Must Haves Experience as a BA on financial platform implementations (ideally banking/securities services) Functional knowledge of equity instruments: RSUs, options, ESPP, vesting mechanics, taxable events Understands securities ops end-to-end: position keeping, settlement, custody, reconciliation Can elicit and document requirements across complex, multi-stakeholder environments Comfortable with integration patterns (APIs, file feeds, batch/event-driven) and data/source mapping Practical SQL skills and ability to profile data and spot quality issues early Designs UAT scenarios covering full chains including edge cases drives defect triage Communicates credibly across technical, ops, client-facing, and executive audiences Nice to Haves Prior share plan or employee ownership platform implementation experience Exposure to booking systems, custody, or settlement tooling Multi-jurisdictional client experience (cross-border tax/reporting awareness) CEP certification or equivalent equity professional credential Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Business Requirements Analysis. - Strong analytical skills to evaluate business processes and identify improvement opportunities. - Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences. - Experience in developing business cases and supporting strategic decision-making. - Ability to translate business needs into actionable technology solutions and operating models. - Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to drive consensus and alignment. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Business Requirements Analysis. - This position is based at our Pune office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. 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