Associate Business Analyst

Are you ready to help take Pathways to the next level? Join Pathways and help transform maritime and offshore operations. We partner with clients to improve processes, systems, and data, delivering measurable operational and business impact. As we continue our international expansion, we are seeking a driven professional who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment.

We want someone passionate about supporting transformation initiatives, creating high-quality deliverables, and working closely with clients. We are currently looking for an Associate Business Analyst to support our project teams in delivering successful transformation projects. You will provide critical support to multiple team members across the project.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone eager to build a career in business transformation in the maritime industry while working alongside experienced consultants and industry experts.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Collaboration: Act as a practical sparring partner to the project leads and other team members, brainstorming approaches for daily project challenges and finding ways to improve our delivery on the ground Comprehensive Documentation: Create and manage a wide variety of project documentation—extending beyond standard business processes to include detailed process mapping, requirements gathering, and overarching project deliverables Project & Workshop Support: Support the planning, coordination, and execution of process workshops Client Deliverables: Design and create highly professional presentation materials for client meetings, workshops, and steering committees Meeting Management: Prepare accurate minutes of meetings (Mo.

Ms) and ensure all actions and decisions are clearly documented and followed up Quality Assurance: Coordinate with project teams to ensure all documentation is structured, accurate, and delivered on time Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams throughout the lifecycle of transformation initiatives Requirements About you: Experience and Passion: You have 1–4 years of experience and a genuine passion for—and practical track record in—driving improvement initiatives and process optimization Background: Prior consulting experience in transformation or implementation projects is required.

You are highly adaptable and comfortable making pivots when project demands shift; you can easily change direction when necessary and do not rely on rigid approaches Domain Knowledge: Experience in the maritime industry is an advantage, though not a strict requirement Technical Skills: You possess strong Microsoft 365 and reporting tools skills and the ability to craft compelling, professional client presentations.

Experience in working with process mapping tools like Microsoft Visio, Miro, draw.io etc. is an advantage. Knowledge of or certification in Six Sigma is preferred. Experience working with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies is considered an advantage Organization: You are structured, highly detail-oriented, and capable of managing and prioritizing tasks Communication: You have excellent written documentation skills, as well as strong overarching communication and stakeholder management abilities Languages: You are fluent in written and spoken English.

Dutch language skills (spoken and written) are considered an advantage but are not required Benefits Why Pathways At Pathways, we build long-term partnerships—not short-term consulting engagements. We focus on delivering real, measurable impact through better processes, smarter use of technology, and strong collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do: Innovation – We continuously challenge the status quo Quality – We are committed to delivering structured and reliable results Impact – We focus on what truly matters to our people and clients Integrity – We act with unwavering transparency and responsibility What we offer High-impact transformation projects in the maritime and offshore industry A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your voice and ideas make a tangible difference Extensive mentorship, continuous learning, and robust professional growth opportunities Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility from day one A competitive compensation package for the right candidate, which includes pension contributions, holiday allowance, dedicated time for professional development, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and highly supportive team