Business Analyst

Role summary

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The Business Analyst is expected to understand business needs, gather and document requirements, analyze processes, and translate operational challenges into practical technology or process improvements. Typical responsibilities include working with stakeholders, preparing business and functional specifications, supporting solution design, coordinating user acceptance testing, monitoring implementation, and identifying opportunities for efficiency. Candidates generally need a degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, together with experience in business analysis, process mapping, data interpretation, and project coordination. Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills are important. Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, Agile methods, or the apparel and manufacturing sector would be advantageous.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing, sportswear, intimate apparel, swimwear, and wearable solutions to major international brands. Its operations extend across design, product development, manufacturing, technology, and supply-chain services, with a global workforce and facilities in several countries. MAS is known for combining advanced manufacturing capabilities with product innovation, sustainability, ethical employment practices, and close collaboration with international customers. The company employs professionals across engineering, information technology, merchandising, finance, human resources, quality, logistics, and business operations. A Business Analyst at MAS would typically work with business and technology teams to improve processes, support digital initiatives, and strengthen data-driven decision-making within a complex, internationally connected organization.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers career opportunities in apparel and manufacturing, information technology, finance, tourism, logistics, shared services, engineering, and business operations. Colombo and nearby areas provide the largest concentration of corporate jobs, while Kandy, Galle, and regional industrial zones offer additional opportunities. The culture is friendly and diverse, with Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and other communities, and English is widely used in professional workplaces. Living costs are generally lower than in many international business centers, although Colombo accommodation can be comparatively expensive. The island provides beaches, mountains, wildlife, historic cities, and a relaxed lifestyle. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment or residence visa and should confirm current requirements with Sri Lankan immigration authorities. Relocating employees should arrange suitable accommodation, health insurance, tax guidance, and work authorization before beginning employment.