Financial Business Analyst

The Oakleaf Group; Olney (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

The Oakleaf Group is seeking a Business/Data Analyst for a 6- to 9-month contract in Olney, Maryland. The position requires onsite presence 3 days a week, with responsibilities including documenting requirements and writing complex SQL queries.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in business analysis and be familiar with JIRA, Confluence, and AWS platforms. Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, and a diverse workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in mid‑ or senior‑level business analysis or data analysis.
• Experience capturing and documenting requirements, supporting Agile ceremonies.
• Strong SQL skills delivering complex queries, joining tables, and handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document requirements for the project.
• Support Agile ceremonies and serve as the point of contact to the development team.
• Write complex SQL queries for data analysis.

Skills

SQL skills

JIRA

Confluence

AWS platforms

XML

JSON

Education

Degree required

Job description

Overview

The Oakleaf Group is a mortgage and financial services consulting firm with expertise in risk management and financial modeling for the mortgage and banking industries. Our clients include banks and non‑bank mortgage firms, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, institutional asset managers, and hedge funds. The firm differentiates itself through a long‑term client relationship approach, investing in communication and research to understand each client’s short‑ and long‑term success, aligning goals, and continuously monitoring and adjusting to maintain strong relationships.

Position Details

6‑ to 9‑month contract. The client is located in the Tyson Corner area, requiring onsite presence 3 days a week. The role involves capturing and documenting requirements, supporting Agile ceremonies, serving as the point of contact to development and test resources, and writing complex SQL queries—skills in SQL, and experience with JIRA and Confluence are required. Familiarity with AWS platforms (Aurora Postgres and REDSHIFT) and XML/JSON is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree required
• 8+ years’ experience in mid‑ or senior‑level business analysis or data analysis
• Experience capturing and documenting requirements, supporting Agile ceremonies, and serving as POC to development and testing teams
• Strong SQL skills delivering complex queries, joining tables, and handling large data sets
• Financial industry experience with a GSE is preferred but not required
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence for day‑to‑day work
• Experience on AWS platforms (Aurora Postgres, REDSHIFT) and understanding of XML and JSON

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on skills and experience. Oakleaf offers healthcare benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans, and other benefits in accordance with applicable Federal or State law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oakleaf Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Oakleaf Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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