Business Analyst Intermediate (3-6 years)

BCforward; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 123,213,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Business Analyst with strong FactSet experience in performance and risk analytics and a deep understanding of institutional client asset servicing. The candidate translates business requirements into actionable solutions and oversees their implementation.

The role emphasizes coordinating with offshore teams, gathering requirements, and ensuring delivery quality through testing and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of business analysis experience.
• FactSet experience focused on performance and risk analytics.
• Understanding of institutional client asset servicing processes and controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, producing functional specifications, and managing implementation.
• Experience executing system and user acceptance testing and ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Strong communication skills to interface with business users and technology teams, including offshore coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate analysis and design of business systems aligned to client needs.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned customer groups from business and technical perspectives.
• Capture business requirements, document specifications, and shepherd delivery through implementation.
• Develop and execute systems testing and validate deliverables against requirements.
• Act as liaison between business user groups and technical systems teams.
• Review client inquiries and change requests and coordinate responses.
• Communicate with offshore reporting teams responsible for production and provide quality control of deliverables.

Skills

FactSet experience

Performance analytics

Risk analytics

Requirements gathering

Functional specifications

Implementation management

System testing

User acceptance testing

Business communication

Offshore coordination

3-6 years BA experience

Education

CFA

CIPM

CAIA

Tools

FactSet

Job description

Duration: Contract - 12 months, Project targeted to conclude by end of 2027.

Pay Range: $43/hr $46/hr (W2)

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in FactSet, performance and risk analytics, and institutional client asset servicing and a proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable solutions and oversee successful implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate analysis and design of business systems aligned to client needs.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned customer groups from business and technical perspectives.
• Capture business requirements, document specifications, and shepherd delivery through implementation.
• Develop and execute systems testing and validate deliverables against requirements.
• Act as liaison between business user groups and technical systems teams.
• Review client inquiries and change requests and coordinate responses.
• Communicate with offshore reporting teams responsible for production and provide quality control of deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• FactSet experience focused on performance and risk analytics.
• Understanding of institutional client asset servicing processes and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, produce functional specifications, and manage implementation.
• Experience executing system and user acceptance testing and ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Strong communication skills to interface with business users and technology teams, including offshore coordination.
• 3-6 years of relevant business analysis experience.

Preferred Skills:

• CFA, CIPM, or CAIA professional designations.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.