Business Analyst Associate

AllianceBernstein L.P.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement CFA/MBA

Mentorship program

Job summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. is launching the Technology & Operations Program (TOP) in Nashville for recent graduates.

Associates will rotate through four six-month rotations in the Business Analysis track, gaining exposure across the firm and building skills with formal training and mentorship. As a Business Analyst Associate, you will translate business needs into technical requirements, coordinate cross-functional projects, and support multiple stakeholders while developing an understanding of AB's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA candidates in Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related fields (Dec 2026 or May/June 2027).
• GPA 3.3 or higher.
• U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Interest in project management: scoping, requirements, use cases, UIs, testing scenarios.
• Experience with SQL or other programming languages is a plus.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve processes and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through four six-month rotations across the TOP track.
• Serve as liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and manage cross-functional projects.
• Provide training to users and support various teams including investors, researchers, PMs, and traders.

Skills

AI interest

Communication skills

Project management

Programming language awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related fields

MBA candidates

Tools

SQL

Job description

Position Overview

We established the Technology & Operations Program (TOP) in 2000 to develop our next generation of leaders. During this two-year program for recent graduates, Associates experience four challenging six-month rotations in a particular track or career path, in this case, Business Analysis, before joining a permanent team. Associates will have the unique opportunity to rotate through many areas of the business gaining exposure and visibility across the firm, while benefiting from formalized training and mentorship.

What You’ll Do

Technologists are behind every strategic decision and investment at AllianceBernstein, working closely with our business leaders to enable new and ever-evolving investment strategies, markets, and processes. Business Analysts play a key role by acting as the 'face of technology' to the business. As the liaison between business users and technical teams, a Business Analyst translates business needs into technical requirements, manages cross-functional projects and stakeholder communication, and provides training to the users as needed. Business Analyst Associates are assigned to a variety of teams supporting institutional investors, research analysts, portfolio managers, client relationship managers, traders, wholesalers, and more. Working closely with Senior Business Analysts and Project Managers, you will learn key business processes, learn about AllianceBernstein 's products and services, and develop an understanding of the inner workings of how an investment management firm is powered by technology.

Examples of Business Analyst Associate rotations

• Streamlining and simplifying the Equities Trading Order Management process
• Applying statistical and machine learning techniques to predict future sales and stock prices
• Re-designing aspects of the Bernstein Research Report
• Developing an automated tool

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, innovation, leadership potential, technical ability and a passion for learning our business.

• December 2026 or May/June 2027 Bachelor's degree or MBA candidates in Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related fields
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (must be able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future)
• Keen interest in project management, particularly with the scoping of projects, capturing and documenting requirements, and defining use cases, user interfaces, and testing scenarios
• Experience with SQL and/or other programming languages is a plus
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve business processes, enhance decision-making, identify automation opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

What Sets Us Apart

• TOP Associates participate in the rotation selection process!
• First-hand training and experience with innovative technologies through our apprenticeship model
• Extensive technical and business training opportunities
• Engage with senior leaders through networking events, coffee chats and lunch & learn sessions
• Formal mentorship program
• Tuition reimbursement for CFA, MBA and more!
• 1 on 1 career planning and development sessions
• Opportunity to join multiple Employee Resource and Wellness Groups to connect you with colleagues across the firm

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private‑wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought‑provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply.

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.

AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job‑related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private‑wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought‑provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply.

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.

AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job‑related criteria.