A business analyst bridges business needs and operational or technical solutions - gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and recommending improvements that help the organization operate more efficiently.
A great Business Analyst does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders
02Analyze current processes and identify improvement opportunities
03Build business cases for operational or system changes
04Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions
05Track and measure the impact of implemented improvements
How this hire moves your business forward: A business analyst prevents expensive mistakes by ensuring solutions are built for the actual problem. They translate between business goals and technical or operational execution.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Business Analysts.
LatAm business analysts often have backgrounds in engineering, finance, or consulting, bringing analytical rigor and structured problem-solving skills. Many have experience working with US-facing clients on process and systems projects.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Business Analyst Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Requirements gathering
Process analysis
Business case development
Data analysis
Stakeholder facilitation
Common Tools
Confluence / Notion
Excel / Google Sheets
Jira
Lucidchart / Miro
SQL (basic)
Soft Skills & Traits
Structured thinker
Strong communicator across technical and business audiences
Curious and investigative
Consensus builder
Detail-oriented
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$60,000
$25,200
$34,800 / yr
Mid level
$80,000
$34,800
$45,200 / yr
Senior
$100,000
$44,400
$55,600 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Can translate a vague business problem into a clear requirements document
Asks the right questions before proposing solutions
Can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Uses data to support recommendations, not just opinion
Red Flags
Jumps to solutions before understanding the problem
Cannot facilitate a requirements workshop effectively
Analysis without actionable recommendations
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Business Analyst search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
3-4 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. High business English required (stakeholder-facing).
A LatAm business analyst brings the same analytical rigor and stakeholder management capability as a US hire at significantly lower cost. Many have formal business analysis or consulting training.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
No. A business analyst focuses on processes and requirements. A data analyst focuses on data and metrics. Some roles combine elements of both.
An operations manager owns ongoing functions. A BA is better suited for project-based analysis and improvement work. Growing companies often benefit from both.
Ready to Hire a Business Analyst Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.