Business Analyst

• Seeking a dynamic and analytical Business Analyst to join our team
• Permanent role based in Melbourne

We're REA

With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to have been named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in
This role is pivotal in shaping our strategic direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will focus on conducting early discovery work for potential Launchpad products and collaborating to perform thorough analyses for various initiatives and projects.

What The Role Is All About

• Conduct detailed early-stage research and analysis on potential products before their inclusion in our portfolio
• Identify market trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscapes to inform discovery efforts
• Gather and synthesise qualitative and quantitative data from stakeholders and external sources
• Collaborate with the Launchpad Executive Manager of Product to complete comprehensive as-is and to-be analysis for various projects and initiatives
• Map and analyse current processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
• Work with cross-functional teams to design optimal future-state products and solutions that align with strategic goals
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Engage and manage stakeholders to align around strategic initiatives
• Elicit and synthesise functional and non-functional requirements using strong business analysis skills
• Develop clear and actionable insights and recommendations to guide product development decisions and prioritisation

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business analysis, product discovery, or strategy development
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong operational hygiene when it comes to communicating progress, engaging with stakeholders, keeping work in flight updated in our task tracking tools (Jira, Powerpoint)
• Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with market research and competitive analysis techniques
• Understanding of business process modeling and improvement methodologies would be advantageous
• A critical thinking mindset that allows you to not have all the answers, but understand the various techniques to employ to get the right answers from the right people
• A motivated, collaborative mindset that can take direction and run with it while actively checking in and providing early communications for blockers, risk and progress against programs of work
• Good understanding of the product lifecycle, and how to accurately place a product or program of work within that lifecycle

The REA Experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

Some of our
Perks & Benefits
include:

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working
• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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