Cisco

Business Analyst

Cisco • $92K — $123K *
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a related field; 2+ years as a project manager or team lead.
  • Experience with Finance Receivable systems (e.g., InfoLease, Oracle Lease Management).
  • Proficient in data querying and manipulation from various sources.
  • Solid Agile experience with a track record of timely, high-impact projects.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and solve business issues.
  • Excellent documentation and writing skills, especially for BRDs and training materials.
  • Strong collaboration skills, influencing consensus among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Work on projects enhancing Cisco Capital's Global Connect Applications with data governance.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements using Agile methodologies.
  • Create comprehensive business requirements documentation and user training materials.
  • Execute test cases in various testing cycles, ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Implement data policies to maintain accuracy and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on data definitions.
  • Translate business inquiries into analytical requirements using SQL and visualization tools.
  • Partner with IT for the evaluation and implementation of AI-driven capabilities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with two days of in-office attendance per week.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Access to training resources that empower users on data analysis and system functionalities.
  • Engagement in projects that impact core business processes.
  • Involvement in AI-driven initiatives to improve data management efficiency.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 06/26/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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.

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

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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
* Ladders Estimates

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