Business Systems Analyst (Testing, Data Analysis & Queries)

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation seeks a Business Systems Analyst in Buffalo, New York. This role involves acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, focusing on requirements gathering, analysis, and testing to drive strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in analytical skills, SDLC knowledge, and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable technology solutions. Benefits include competitive compensation and a 401(k) match at 5%.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in operational/business analytics/systems development.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting SIT and UAT testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and analysis.
• Create business requirements and functional specifications.
• Support Agile ceremonies like backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• Perform data analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

SDLC knowledge

Requirements elicitation

Data analysis

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Digital Banking or Financial Services.
• Experience with SQL, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Product Owner or Agile delivery experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• 401(k) match at 5%

Salary

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $103,000.00 - $171,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equality and Diversity

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.