Information Technology Business Analyst

Leon Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune 200 in the financial services sector is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to gather and document requirements, collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with UiPath and documentation is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including experience creating formal documentation and gathering requirements.
• 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience with UiPath, including exposure to process automation workflows or supporting RPA-related projects.
• Proficiency in writing functional specifications, user stories, and system documentation.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting testing efforts, including manual testing and UAT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business audiences.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Miro, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business needs, objectives, and outcomes through interviews, workshops, and workshops.
• Translate requirements into BRDs/FRDs, use cases, and user stories to guide development.
• Create process flow diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups to illustrate requirements visually.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in developing test conditions and expected results for product and user acceptance testing.
• Support UAT, defect tracking, and issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to streamline processes and improve documentation templates.
• Stay current with industry best practices in requirements gathering, documentation, and automation.

Job description

Client: Fortune 200 | Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Business Analyst to support our Fortune 200 client in delivering projects that align business needs with technical solutions. The ideal candidate will gather and document requirements, collaborate closely with stakeholders and technical teams, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Documentation

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs, objectives, and desired outcomes through interviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions.
• Evaluate gathered requirements for feasibility, relevance, and impact, and work closely with technical teams to ensure proposed solutions align with business needs.
• Create clear and concise business requirement documents (BRDs), functional requirement documents (FRDs), use cases, and user stories.
• Develop process flow diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups to illustrate requirements visually.
• Maintain detailed and current documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Analysis & Testing

• Assist in translating requirements into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify gaps in existing functionality and review requirements with stakeholders.
• Conduct basic gap analysis and impact analysis for system enhancements and process changes.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), including test execution, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Partner with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented as intended.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve documentation templates, and increase the overall efficiency of the BA function.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and methodologies related to requirements gathering, documentation, and automation.
• Support end users with training and documentation on new system functionalities and enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including experience creating formal documentation and gathering requirements.
• 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience with UiPath, including exposure to process automation workflows or supporting RPA-related projects.
• Proficiency in writing functional specifications, user stories, and system documentation.
• Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting testing efforts, including manual testing and UAT.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business audiences.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Miro, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and basic data analysis tools.
• Exposure to API testing and integration testing.
• Experience with additional RPA tools such as Blue Prism.
• Prior experience in title insurance, real estate, or financial services.
• Certifications such as ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) or CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis).