Business Systems Analyst V

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to lead complex application and technology initiatives from concept through post-implementation support in Buffalo, NY. You will translate business needs into effective system solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to keep projects on track and compliant.

You will develop functional specifications, test plans, and support documentation while guiding testing activities and ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of operational/business analytics experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of SIT and UAT test management/coordination experience with commercial loan systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of writing business requirements and test scripts/cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead application enhancement and system implementation projects from requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Develop functional specifications, test plans, test cases, and support documentation to ensure successful project execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and support enterprise initiatives.
• Coordinate testing activities, execute test cases, manage issue resolution, and ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide project estimates, support data mapping activities, and monitor project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to lead complex application and technology initiatives from project conception through post-implementation support.
• In this role, you'll collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to translate business needs into effective system solutions while ensuring projects remain on track, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead application enhancement and system implementation projects from requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Develop functional specifications, test plans, test cases, and support documentation to ensure successful project execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and support enterprise initiatives.
• Coordinate testing activities, execute test cases, manage issue resolution, and ensure solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide project estimates, support data mapping activities, and monitor project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of operational/business analytics experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of SIT and UAT test management/coordination experience with commercial loan systems.
• Minimum of 6 years of writing business requirements and test scripts/cases.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal BAU.
• Ability to effectively use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent understanding of the Bank’s application framework.
• Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Ability to understand business(es) being supported and its terminology.
• Ability to effectively present to all levels of management.
• Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
• Ability to coordinate between applications and business units.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to recognize project milestones and delivery dates.
• Ability to recommend and implement solutions.
• Proactive.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of Bank acquisition methodology or relevant conversion experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong lateral thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.