Job Description
Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative service and information provider offering environmental and social knowledge for fully traceable and sustainable supply chains. GRAS helps agricultural producers, processors, traders, auditors, brand owners, NGOs, and investors to assess and monitor their sustainability risks. GRAS offers mapping and tracking tools, mobile apps, dashboards and databases for the verification of compliance with sustainability requirements and improvement measures.
Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at GRAS come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.
Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative service and information provider offering environmental and social knowledge for fully traceable and sustainable supply chains. We support agricultural producers, processors, traders, auditors, brand owners, NGOs, and investors to assess and monitor their sustainability risks. We develop cutting-edge software solutions—including automated risk assessment systems, mapping and tracking tools, mobile apps, dashboards, and databases—to help businesses verify compliance with sustainability standards and drive continuous improvement.
At GRAS we are a tight-knit team of highly motivated professionals from diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about IT, sustainability, and digital innovation, we would love to welcome you to our team as an IT Business Analyst in our Cologne office.
As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping GRAS's IT landscape and ensuring our software solutions align with business needs. Your main duties will be:
- Translate business needs into products by gathering requirements, refining software specifications, and working closely with vendors.
- Analyse and optimize information systems, tailoring them to meet business and operational needs.
- Lead IT and software-related projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption.
- Bridge the gap between business and IT teams, facilitating clear communication and alignment on technical requirements.
- Define and drive product strategy, acting as a Product Owner in software development projects.
- Facilitate Agile methodologies, managing backlogs and contributing to sprint planning.
- Develop and maintain business-critical software systems, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with sustainability standards.
- Improve quality management by introducing professional IT project documentation and best practices.
- Manage API integrations and system interoperability, ensuring seamless connectivity between applications.
- Support product portfolio strategy, identifying opportunities for new solutions in sustainability and supply chain traceability.
We are looking for a strategic thinker and problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You bring:
- A university degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in IT project management, business analysis, or as a Product Owner, with hands-on experience in business systems analysis, software development, and requirement gathering.
- Expertise in IT solutions, including databases, system design, cloud computing, cybersecurity.
- Experience with API integrations, system interoperability, and software architecture concepts.
- Proficiency in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), including sprint planning and backlog management (e.g. JIRA).
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Commercial awareness and ability to work with complex data and systems, contributing to strategic product decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and liaise between technical and non-technical teams.
- Fluency in English (at least C1) and good German skills (B2).
- A proactive, structured, and independent working style with a pragmatic, hands-on attitude. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- A customer-oriented mindset, high commitment to quality, and a collaborative team player. Knowledge of certification systems, sustainability regulations, or GIS is a plus.
We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.
To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
Great Team Environment
- Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
- Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, ISCC System GmbH, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
- Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
- Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
- Many free language classes
- Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
- The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
- We promote from within!
- Hybrid set-up
- 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
- Flexible working hours and trust based working time
- 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year's eve, carnival monday)
- Sabbatical options
- A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
- JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
- Annual bonus scheme based on performanc
- Subsidized Urban Sports Club
- Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
- Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life