Business Analyst

towerloan; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TowerLoan seeks a Business Analyst to translate operational needs into clear system solutions and to partner with stakeholders and technology teams to improve workflows, define requirements, and support system modernization efforts.

The role focuses on translating business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria, clarifying requirements with engineering, and ensuring delivered functionality meets business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Product Analyst.
• Experience working closely with software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Experience modeling business processes and documenting system interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and define practical system solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories, process flows, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with engineering teams to clarify requirements, system behaviors, data needs, and integration points.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate processes.
• Help define how systems interact, including APIs, integrations, and data movement between platforms.
• Support modernization initiatives by bridging legacy processes with new platform capabilities.
• Facilitate working sessions that align business and technical teams on objectives and solutions.
• Assist with validating solutions and ensuring delivered functionality meets intended business outcomes.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and gaps early in the development and delivery process.
• Contribute to initiatives involving mobile applications, customer communications, payments, and internal workflow systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Integrity

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field

5+ years of experience as BA/Systems Analyst/Product Analyst

Experience with Agile environments

Process modeling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We take pride in what we do! Deciding to come grow with us is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career success stories. You are the center to what we do. We would love to have you here!

The Business Analyst supports business and technology initiatives by translating operational needs into clear system solutions. This role partners with stakeholders and technology teams to improve workflows, define requirements, and support system modernization efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work directly with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and define practical system solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories, process flows, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with engineering teams to clarify requirements, system behaviors, data needs, and integration points.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate processes.
• Help define how systems interact, including APIs, integrations, and data movement between platforms.
• Support modernization initiatives by bridging legacy processes with new platform capabilities.
• Facilitate working sessions that align business and technical teams on objectives and solutions.
• Assist with validating solutions and ensuring delivered functionality meets intended business outcomes.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and gaps early in the development and delivery process.
• Contribute to initiatives involving mobile applications, customer communications, payments, and internal workflow systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude toward resolving issues.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Product Analyst.
• Experience working closely with software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Experience modeling business processes and documenting system interactions.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and/or sit for eight (8) hours a day
• Communicate effectively, verbally, written, in person, via telephone, or electronically.
• Lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs.

The above description outlines the most significant job functions performed, but may include other similar functions or assignments not explicitly mentioned.