Business Analyst - Prompt Engineering and AI (Thiruvananthapuram)

We are seeking a Business Analyst - Prompt Engineering and AI to play a pivotal role in shaping, validating, and delivering AI-driven innovation initiatives. This is a strategic role that goes beyond traditional IT business analysis and combines innovation evaluation, AI feasibility, prompt engineering, and client-facing requirement leadership. You will act as a bridge between business strategy, emerging AI technologies, and execution, evaluating ideas from concept to delivery to ensure they are technically feasible, financially viable, and strategically aligned. The role involves working closely with business leaders, clients, and AI/engineering teams to turn high-impact ideas into meaningful outcomes. Key responsibilities: AI Innovation, Feasibility & Value Assessment Conduct comprehensive feasibility and value analysis for new ideas, products, and features Evaluate AI readiness, including data availability, model suitability, risks, and cost implications Assess build vs. buy decisions for AI solutions, including API usage, token costs, infrastructure, and scalability Identify high-impact use cases for Generative AI, NLP, Computer Vision, and intelligent automation Business Case & Strategic Analysis Develop robust business cases outlining ROI, investment, success metrics, risks, and assumptions Perform market, competitor, and trend analysis to validate innovation opportunities Separate AI hype from practical, value-driven business solutions Assess AI-specific risks such as hallucinations, compliance, ethics, and data privacy Requirement Discovery & Client Engagement Lead client and stakeholder discussions to understand business goals, workflows, and decision-making needs Own end-to-end requirement gathering and analysis for AI-powered initiatives Translate business needs into clear AI use cases, functional specifications, and user journeys Facilitate workshops, ideation sessions, and requirement validation meetings Prompt Engineering & AI Solution Design Design, test, and continuously refine high-quality prompts for generative AI systems Define AI behavior guidelines, response standards, and validation criteria Evaluate AI outputs for relevance, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business intent Collaborate closely with AI engineers, data scientists, developers, and QA teams Delivery, Validation & Optimization Ensure AI solutions delivered meet the original business case and success metrics Support UAT, demos, and solution validation with internal teams and clients Manage requirement changes and maintain traceability from idea to AI output Drive continuous improvement of AI solution quality and effectiveness Innovation Leadership Stay current with emerging AI models (LLMs, SLMs), tools, and best practices Proactively propose recent innovation opportunities aligned with business strategy Mentor junior analysts or prompt engineers and promote best practices Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies) Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field 57 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, Functional Analyst, or Solutions Analyst Proven experience working on AI/ML or Generative AI initiatives Strong understanding of the AI development lifecycle, including: Data readiness Model selection and tuning concepts Prompt engineering fundamentals Hands-on experience in prompt design, optimization, and AI output validation Demonstrated ability to build business cases, feasibility studies, and financial models Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills Experience translating business strategy into actionable technical and AI requirements Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior leadership and clients Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies Proficiency in tools such as: MS Excel (financial modeling), PowerPoint Jira, Confluence Visio, Miro, Draw.io Working experience with data analysis or visualization tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI) Good to Have Experience working with LLMs, chatbots, or AI-powered enterprise platforms Familiarity with platforms such as ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini, or similar Exposure to AI-assisted coding or productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, CCBA Background in SaaS, digital platforms, media, or enterprise technology solutions, data consolidation platforms including Hub360D We are seeking a Business Analyst - Prompt Engineering and AI to play a pivotal role in shaping, validating, and delivering AI-driven innovation initiatives. This is a strategic role that goes beyond traditional IT business analysis and combines innovation evaluation, AI feasibility, prompt engineering, and client-facing requirement leadership. You will act as a bridge between business strategy, emerging AI technologies, and execution,