Business Analyst

About this role

The application window is expected to close on: 08/18/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

This role can be performed in the EAST COAST EXCEPT NYC Metro Area, MASSACHUSETTS VIRGINIA, DC AND MARYLAND

THIS ROLE IS NOT APPROVED FOR ANY TYPE OF VISA SPONSORSHIP

Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Meet the Team The Cisco Capital Global Business Process Management’s team goal is to have a broad impact on the Cisco Capital’s global enablement to accelerate sales of our solutions while enabling customers and partners to be successful. The team influences innovation, technology and enablement to assist Cisco Capital as it continues to evolve as a market leader and offer unique customer solutions with differentiated advantages over the competition. When you work with us, you will be part of a highly collaborative team who’s passionate about changing the way we work. We are a small, agile team who employ only the best of the best from diverse backgrounds. We are closely aligned with business leaders and give direct strategic guidance to top management. You will collaborate closely with Cisco Capital’s sales, credit, finance, operations, tax, and accounting teams to define key business questions and identify data-driven opportunities. This will involve partnering to understand their data needs and challenges, influencing the vision for data enablement and analytical capabilities, and establishing clear roadmaps for delivering impactful analytical solutions and insights that support their strategic goals and go-to-market plans

Your Impact

• As a critical team member, you will work on projects of moderate to advanced scope related to the capabilities and functionality of Cisco Capital’s Global Connect Applications, integrating robust data governance and analytical frameworks into our core business processes. • Using Agile methodologies, work with business stakeholders to identify and document requirements; collaborate with IT development teams on solutions and deliver enhanced functionality to our operational systems.

• Complete business requirements documentation (BRD), process maps, test plans, and user training materials. Verify business needs with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate them clearly to development teams. • Complete test cases required in various testing cycles, including sprints and BAT/UAT cycles, ensuring high-quality deliverables are met on or ahead of schedule. • Drive data accuracy by implementing data policies and maintaining data catalogs/glossaries. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure consistent data definitions across different departments. • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business questions into actionable analytical requirements. Use SQL and visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) to analyze data and inform operational decisions. • Design user-friendly data models and provide training (virtual or in-person) to empower business users to perform their own analysis. • Partner with IT to evaluate and implement AI-driven capabilities, such as Natural Language Data Search and automated data classification, to improve platform efficiency and data "AI-readiness." • Work alongside the leadership team to develop long-term enablement strategies and build project roadmaps that define interdependencies between tools, systems, and processes.

 Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related field experience, including 2+ years as a project manager, team lead, or functional lead.

• Demonstrable experience working with Finance Receivable systems (e.g., InfoLease, Oracle Lease Management, etc.) and a solid understanding of data governance principles.

• Proficiency in data querying and manipulation from various data sources and files.

• Solid experience working in an Agile environment with a track record of delivering high-impact, cross-functional efforts on or ahead of schedule.

• Strong analytical and critical thinker with the ability to interpret complex data, investigate anomalies, and solve business issues through detailed analysis.

• Excellent documentation and written skills, with experience in writing business requirements (BRDs), process documentation, and user training materials.

• Strong influence and collaboration skills, with the ability to move stakeholders toward consensus and work effectively with Business, IT, and Data Engineering teams.

• Comfortable delivering training (virtual or in-person) to large groups to empower users on system functionalities or self-service tools.

• Experience using AI-assisted analysis tools and a foundational understanding of how data quality impacts the performance of AI/predictive models.

• Takes the lead in understanding the business landscape and identifies opportunities for process improvement and data standardization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation; hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Experiences working with Databases – Oracle, SQL Server and MS Access

• Experience in using reporting tools – SAP Business Objects

• Solid understanding of data governance concepts, including data quality, data security, data privacy, and metadata management.

• Familiarity with data cataloging and data lineage concepts

Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our tech

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