Business Systems Analyst-Tech

Threadneedle group; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 792,000 - 1,187,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to partner with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Scrum teams to deliver high‑quality solutions across complex financial systems. The role leads business analysis activities from discovery through testing and implementation, mentoring junior analysts and coordinating with on‑shore partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, extensive Agile/Scrum experience, and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5–7 years relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills.
• Extensive experience collaborating with Scrum team, especially with Product owner.
• Scrum team liaison between developers/testers/UX/Solution Architect.
• Extensive experience in creating, refining, and grooming User stories.
• Experienced in using/incorporating Wireframes.
• Experience in understanding/leveraging historical Mainframe/CICS based applications and user interface.
• Mentors juniors, conduct peer – peer reviews, facilitate conversion (1x1/ medium group).
• In depth knowledge of business operations and processes with the ability to articulate these processes to others.
• Experience with analysis planning, requirements elicitation, test planning, creating test cases and test data, executing test scripts, implementation planning, and implementation execution.
• Has past experience in leading projects for on‑shore business partners.
• Understand and apply technology as it relates to the business.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments while being able to shift priorities to meet the current business environment needs.
• Effective written communication skills to deliver articulate communications and concisely summarize information.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery.
• Business Analysis experience using defined project methodology and project life cycles. (waterfall, agile, iterative, combinations).
• Works with business partners on‑shore to understand work requirements, articulate workflows.
• Self‑starter and can work independently -- get work done without oversight.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Can plan and lead work efforts as needed.
• Great communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Understands and applies technology as it relates to the business.
• Track record of successful completion of business analysis activities and deliverables (as is process flows, to‑be process flows, business and user requirements, data dictionary, business rules, use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria, SCRUM processes) Working knowledge and experience with the financial industry
• Contribute to the definition of project scope boundaries.
• Contribute to project plan, detailing analysis tasks in the plan and providing estimates and updates to those tasks to the project manager on a regular basis.
• Lead and facilitate interviews and/or requirements sessions to define, document, and prioritize business and user requirements.
• Thoughtfully lead and drive business discussions to facilitate decision making.
• Actively participate in systems requirements and design walkthroughs to ensure understanding and traceability to business needs and requirements.
• Develop the user acceptance test plan and test conditions/scenarios.
• Develop the user acceptance test cases and scripts.
• Develop/Mine test data for user acceptance testing.
• Execute test plans and test cases on a scheduled and ad hoc basis.
• Contribute to implementation planning and post‑implementation tracking.
• Provide effective communication on project status, risks, and defects with project owners and stakeholders.
• This will include the ability to concisely and accurately develop sustained relationships with internal business and technology partners as well as (potentially) external vendors.
• Successfully manage relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Identify business needs or opportunities for improvement through either broad industry knowledge, or detailed knowledge of specific products, services or processes.
• Perform occasional ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Add “Writing test scripts” in skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder liaison

User stories

Mentoring

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Writing test scripts

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

JIRA

BlueWorks Live

Job description

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will partner closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Scrum teams to deliver high‑quality solutions across complex financial systems. This role is responsible for leading business analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle, including discovery, requirements definition, user story creation, testing, and implementation support. The BSA will act as a liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring clear traceability from business needs to technical delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, extensive experience working within Agile/Scrum environments, and a solid understanding of financial services applications. This role also involves mentoring junior analysts, leading requirements and testing efforts, and collaborating with on‑shore partners to successfully deliver initiatives aligned with business objectives.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience.


• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills.


• Extensive experience collaborating with Scrum team, especially with Product owner.


• Scrum team liaison between developers/testers/UX/Solution Architect.


• Extensive experience in creating, refining, and grooming User stories.


• Experienced in using/incorporating Wireframes.


• Experience in understanding/leveraging historical Mainframe/CICS based applications and user interface.


• Mentors juniors, conduct peer – peer reviews, facilitate conversion (1x1/ medium group) Experience with project methodology and project life cycles.


• In depth knowledge of business operations and processes with the ability to articulate these processes to others.


• Experience with analysis planning, requirements elicitation, test planning, creating test cases and test data, executing test scripts, implementation planning, and implementation execution.


• Has past experience in leading projects for on‑shore business partners.


• Understand and apply technology as it relates to the business.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments while being able to shift priorities to meet the current business environment needs.


• Effective written communication skills to deliver articulate communications and concisely summarize information.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.


• Strong knowledge of the following applications:


• o MS Visio


• o MS Excel


• o MS Office


• o MS PowerPoint


• o JIRA


• o BlueWorks Live

PREFERRED

• Project related experience with financial or brokerage applications:


• Retail/Commercial Banking


• Asset management


• Investment Banking


• Payments/Transfers Experience developing and revising business processes. Flexibility to work in night shifts

Job Responsibilities -Additional Detail-

• Project delivery


• Business Analysis experience using defined project methodology and project life cycles. (waterfall, agile, iterative, combinations).


• Works with business partners on‑shore to understand work requirements, articulate workflows.


• Self‑starter and can work independently -- get work done without oversight.


• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills.


• Can plan and lead work efforts as needed.


• Great communication skills; both written and verbal.


• Understands and applies technology as it relates to the business.


• Track record of successful completion of business analysis activities and deliverables (as is process flows, to‑be process flows, business and user requirements, data dictionary, business rules, use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria, SCRUM processes) Working knowledge and experience with the financial industry


• Contribute to the definition of project scope boundaries.


• Contribute to project plan, detailing analysis tasks in the plan and providing estimates and updates to those tasks to the project manager on a regular basis.


• Lead and facilitate interviews and/or requirements sessions to define, document, and prioritize business and user requirements.


• Thoughtfully lead and drive business discussions to facilitate decision making.


• Actively participate in systems requirements and design walkthroughs to ensure understanding and traceability to business needs and requirements.


• Develop the user acceptance test plan and test conditions/scenarios.


• Develop the user acceptance test cases and scripts.


• Develop/Mine test data for user acceptance testing.


• Execute test plans and test cases on a scheduled and ad hoc basis.


• Contribute to implementation planning and post‑implementation tracking.


• Provide effective communication on project status, risks, and defects with project owners and stakeholders.


• This will include the ability to concisely and accurately develop sustained relationships with internal business and technology partners as well as (potentially) external vendors.


• Successfully manage relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project.


• Identify business needs or opportunities for improvement through either broad industry knowledge, or detailed knowledge of specific products, services or processes.


• Perform occasional ad hoc tasks as needed.


• Add “Writing test scripts” in skills.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Timings (2:00p-10:30p) India Business Unit AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office Job Family Group Technology

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long‑term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth. Explore opportunities within each business and region below. Ameriprise US | Careers Ameriprise India | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers RiverSource | Careers