what is the definition of a business analyst?

Answer 1

There are at least three.

1. Analyzes businesses for investment (stocks/bonds/take over) purposes.
2. Analyzes the financials of a business to make internal business decisions (this is practical's husband's job).
3. Acts as translator between the business needs of management and the technology providers such as systems analysts and developers.

Answer 2

hahaha. i don't know but this is my husband's job title. he basically makes phone calls, designs spreadsheets, holds meetings, corporate things.