Location : Barcelona, Spain
Place of work : Hybrid
Join our Early Talent Program for D&T.
As a Junior Business Analyst at dsm-firmenich, you will support the delivery of digital solutions that improve business processes, enhance product performance, and enable strategic goals.
This role is an entry point into the D&T organization, offering hands-on experience working with business and technical teams to drive small-scale improvements across platforms and tools.
You’ll contribute to building our digital backbone while developing core competencies in product and process knowledge, agile delivery, and stakeholder collaboration.
Your key responsibilities
* Product and Process Knowledge
o Develop a foundational understanding of relevant products, platforms, and business processes.
o Support the business with insights on basic functionality and feasibility of digital solutions.
o Serve as a first point of contact for straightforward process or functionality-related questions.
* Requirements Gathering
o Learn to translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
o Align with developers and testers to ensure proper story refinement and prioritization.
o Focus on capturing and delivering small improvements that provide measurable value.
* Stakeholder Management
o Participate in regular check-ins and status updates with business stakeholders.
o Build confidence in managing simple stakeholder interactions and aligning on expectations.
o Communicate progress and flag risks or issues early.
* Agile Product Development
o Work within Scrum teams and contribute during key ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
o Embrace the iterative nature of agile and develop resilience in changing or uncertain situations.
o Support the product backlog with updated stories and documentation.
* Consulting Mindset
o Develop the ability to challenge business assumptions based on platform/tool constraints.
o Learn to evaluate whether requests align with standard platform capabilities.
o Support more senior colleagues in evaluating solution feasibility.
We offer
* 2-year Graduate Program within our Digital & Tech function (first year apprentice contract, second year fixed contract).
* Work from day one on a strategic global project sponsored by a senior leader.
* Mentorship from day one.
* Access to our development toolkit with training options.
* Competitive salary compensation.
You bring
* Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field within the last 3 years.
* 0–2 years of experience in a similar or supporting role in a digital/IT environment.
* Basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks.
* Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent is a plus.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we go beyond expectations to bring progress to life. Our global team is powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to make a positive impact on health, nutrition, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
From health-enhancing products to sustainable food and skincare, your work will be felt by millions daily. We foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and cross-border collaboration.
DEI and Equal Opportunity Statement
We believe in supporting an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and free to be themselves. We are committed to equal opportunity and fair hiring practices, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing support for those with disabilities or special needs during the application process.
Agency Statement
We are managing this search directly and are not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions.
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