Business Analyst  

The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, documenting and translating business requirements into features and user stories that can be used to design and implement solutions to meet the business objectives. The Business Analyst will facilitate interactive discussions with the business unit and technology teams in order to achieve alignment on defining requirements. The BA will ensure that all quality standards and techniques are followed, including compiling and publishing artifacts and deliverables of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Job Functions and Duties:

• Understanding the business processes and the interdependencies of various systems in use
• Analyzing complex system and system-related problems for the business unit and making recommendations for improvements or new designs
• Identifying potential solutions for the business and providing input into any risks and issues
• Updating/creating user and technical documentation procedures and manuals, operational support documentation, and archival of project documentation as needed
• Lead daily stand-ups or SCRUM meetings
• Conduct effective facilitation sessions with multiple stakeholders
• Participate in testing strategy, execution, calendar, scripts, traceability matrix, defect reviews and reporting defects
• Assists with user acceptance testing planning and criteria specification for system and loan origination documents to meet business requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Deep analytical skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment
• Good Functional knowledge of Banking concepts
• Strong presentation skills with strong business acumen
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Management

Desired Experience & Qualities:

• 4 to 7 years of experience in a Business Analyst role with demonstrated experience documenting use cases and functional requirements is required.
• Experience working within the PMBOK Project Management Lifecycle, SDLC, or equivalent operating model is required
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional departments in eliciting requirements
• Solid analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use statistical analysis and modeling
• Agile and Scrum Master (PSM or CSM certification) Qualifications and Accreditations: IIBA certifications are a distinct advantage:
• IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
• IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC)

Reporting structure: The Business Analyst reports to the BPA customer lead