Business Analyst Lead

Supernova Technology; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernova Technology in Chicago seeks a skilled Business Analyst to lead requirements gathering, analyze business and system needs, and translate them into clear specifications for multiple fintech projects.

You will document requirements, run review meetings with stakeholders, assist in customization with product development, and oversee configuration, QA, and testing to ensure high-quality releases from our Chicago HQ—with the option to telecommute from a home office in the Chicago metro area

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, finance, project management or related field and 3 years of experience as a business analyst within the fintech or financial services sector.
• Must possess 3 years of experience with data analytics, project management, MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) and preparing solution packages for onboarding enterprise clients or enabling new product modules.
• Experience with configuring and supporting multiple configuration tools and performing QA/testing activities.
• Experience working with clients or internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering by analyzing business and system needs for various projects.
• Document requirements, organize reviews, and present detailed requirements to teams.
• Support customization requests with product development and assist Jr. BAs.
• Perform system configuration and master all configuration tools.
• Oversee QA/testing planning and execution to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate release notes and monitor project performance.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, finance, project management or related field

Tools

Centralized Configuration Center

Data Mart

Data Manager

EDP

Job description

About this position

About Supernova Technology

Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully-customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.

Why Join Supernova?

At Supernova Technology, we believe that the best results come from a team that is passionate, driven, and supported in all aspects of their professional lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented and innovative individuals who are committed to driving the future of securities-based lending technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, where each person’s contributions make a real impact.

About the Role

Perform Requirement Gathering by leading business and system analysis and requirements gathering for various of projects, drive conclusions with key project stakeholders, finalize solutions on complicated business requests. (30%) Administer requirement documentations, organize requirement review meetings and present detail requirements to internal and external groups. (15%) Address customization requests by building new / enhanced features with product development team. (15%) Assist Jr. BAs on requirement gathering. Perform System Configuration.(10%) Master all configuration tools including Centralized Configuration Center, Data Mart, Data Manager, EDP. Participate in improving the configuration process and the usability of configuration tools. (10%) Troubleshoot and fix configuration issues. (5%) Review and sign-off on configurations of various projects. (5%) Perform Quality Assurance. Oversee testing process for assigned accounts to ensure high quality product delivery. Oversee test status of key projects and provide updates. Work with internal product and QA team to conduct test planning. Identify key testing scenarios, coordinate on testing execution, and address testing issues. (5%) Monitor project and performance of Jr. Bas. Lead product release note collaboration effort. (5%). Position is based out of and reports to Supernova’s HQ offices in Chicago, but allow for the option to telecommute from a home office in the Chicago metro area 1 day per week. Employer does not offer relocation assistance.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in data science, finance, project management or related field, and 3 years of experience as a business analyst within the fintech or financial services sector.

Must possess 3 years of experience with:

• Engaged in data analytics;


• Engaged in project management;


• Utilizing MS Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point;


• Preparing solution packages to help onboard new enterprise clients or enable critical new product modules to existing clients

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