Business Systems Analyst

mtb

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 172,000

Full time

7 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

401(k) matching

Generous benefits

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a Business Systems Analyst to translate business objectives into technical requirements and drive delivery of digital initiatives. You will lead requirements gathering, create BRs and user stories, support SIT/UAT, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders to ensure business outcomes align with strategic goals.

A strong background in SDLC/Agile and SQL reporting is preferred; a Bachelor's degree is expected.

Qualifications

8+ years combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics/systems development experience
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and software delivery methodologies
Experience with requirements elicitation and stakeholder management
Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder workshops.
Create business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and user stories.
Partner with Product Owners, Engineering, and business stakeholders to define and align on business outcomes.
Support Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and UAT activities.
Lead and coordinate SIT and UAT testing efforts.
Perform data analysis and validation to support business decisions and solution design.
Identify process improvements and recommend technology solutions.
Track requirements through the full SDLC lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

SDLC/Agile knowledge

UAT testing support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Reporting tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, driving requirements, analysis, testing, and delivery of strategic digital initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, SDLC knowledge, and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder workshops.
Create business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and user stories.
Partner with Product Owners, Engineering, and business stakeholders to define and align on business outcomes.
Support Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and UAT activities.
Lead and coordinate SIT and UAT testing efforts.
Perform data analysis and validation to support business decisions and solution design.
Identify process improvements and recommend technology solutions.
Track requirements through the full SDLC lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.

Education and Experience Required:

Combined minimum of 8 years' combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics/systems development experience
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and software delivery methodologies.
Experience with requirements elicitation and stakeholder management.
Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience Preferred: