Business Analyst - Nutley, United States - Open Systems Technologies

Description

A financial firm is looking for a

Business Analyst

to join their team. This role can sit remote.


Pay:
$45-48/hr W2


Responsibilities:
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Perform complex data analysis to support business decisions, using advanced statistical techniques and tools.
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Translate business needs into analytics/reporting requirements to support executive decisions.
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Identify and analyze business processes to be improved, and propose strategies for enhancement.
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Lead the design and implementation of new processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Take on larger project responsibilities, including managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.
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Oversee the work of junior analysts and ensure that project deliverables meet business needs.
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Engage with senior stakeholders to define business strategies and objectives.
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Influence stakeholders and drive consensus on complex business issues.
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Elicit and document detailed business requirements for complex systems and ensure they align with business strategy.
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Validate requirements with multiple stakeholders and ensure they are clearly understood by the IT teams.
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Contribute to the design of system integrations and data flows that meet business needs.
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Work with IT to ensure that system designs are feasible and align with architectural standards.
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Lead change management initiatives, including impact analysis, training, and communication strategies.
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Ensure that changes are smoothly transitioned into the business with minimal disruption.
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Develop and execute more complex test plans to ensure that systems and processes work as expected.
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Manage user acceptance testing with business stakeholders to ensure that the solutions meet their needs.


Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; a Master's degree may be preferred.

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4+ years of experience in business analysis within the financial industry.
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Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and the financial services regulatory environment.
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Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau) and experience with business intelligence software.
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Demonstrated experience in project management and business process improvement.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Professional certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC), or similar.
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Experience with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.

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