Business Analyst (BASEL initiatives)

Description

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex business problems considering system limitations and capacity. Prepares detail specifications for developers. Provides technical expertise in evaluating new software modifications that will enhance operating and development activities. This position will support Risk Management systems/data feeds. The candidate must have experience with Risk Management Applications as well as the BASEL initiatives. Job Duties and Responsibilities Conducts detailed business and functional analysis for small to medium sized system enhancements, or work streams of larger initiatives. Responsible for project through the analysis phase, including communication with the business owners/ stakeholders, completing specified documentation, organized tracking of open issues, scheduling meetings as necessary, identifying and mitigating project risk, and status reporting. Develops position statements on complex subject matter. Writes business and functional documentation using specified document templates, including current and future process flows. Elicits business requirements from system users and translates to functional specifications. Provides technical guidance to business users to formulate future system processes and functionality. Provides analytical support to the technology team through the development phase and QA team through the test phase, including review and critique of technical architecture and test plans as required. Provide peer review of other team members documents as requested. Minimum Job Specs Bachelors Degree in technology, finance, business or equivalent Proven experience with Risk Management applications and BASEL initiatives 8 years of related financial services experience; custody banking or securities lending experience preferred Extensive knowledge of business functions Experience with project management methodology Excellent analytical skills Very strong relationship management skills Strong writing and presentation skills Ability to work in a team environment Attention to detail Familiarity with SQL/ Toad preferred.