IT Business Analyst

Zohorecruit; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is seeking an experienced Risk-Focused Business Analyst to join a major global financial institution in Jersey City. This hybrid role supports risk, technology, and business operations, driving precision, governance, and regulatory insight.

You will interact with subject-matter experts and technology teams to deepen enterprise risk and financial systems expertise. You will lead requirements, translate needs into specifications, and collaborate with risk and development teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Analyst experience within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience supporting full project lifecycles in risk and regulatory projects.
• Strong Agile background with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to translate complex risk needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Preferred CBAP or PMI-PBA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and documentation sessions
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications
• Assess existing risk-related business processes and identify automation opportunities
• Partner with development teams to guide solution delivery and ensure business alignment
• Support all project lifecycle stages including testing, training, and deployment
• Facilitate communication between risk teams and technology groups
• Produce documentation, reports, and dashboards supporting decision-making
• Drive Agile activities, ensuring transparency and delivery
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• COMPANY NAME: Axiom PathKEY POINTS: Risk-focused BA, banking experience, Agile, stakeholders, hybrid Jersey City
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• <p>Axiom Path is seeking an experienced Risk-Focused Business Analyst to join a major global financial institution in Jersey City. This hybrid role supports risk, technology, and business operations, driving precision, governance, and regulatory insight. You will interact with subject-matter experts and technology teams to deepen enterprise risk and financial systems expertise.</p><p>You will lead requirements, translate needs into specifications, and collaborate with risk and development teams to deliver compliant, automated solutions. A background in enterprise risk and Basel/CCAR exposure is a plus.</p>
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• This hybrid Jersey City role commands a market-rate salary for an experienced Risk-focused BA in the U.S., with 10+ years in banking/financial services; typical ranges reflect senior-level compensation in financial hubs.
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Skills

Business Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile

Requirements Elicitation

Documentation

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

CBAP

PMI-PBA

Tools

Excel

Visio

JIRA

Job description

Jersey City, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This opportunity supports a major global financial institution recognized for its disciplined approach to risk management and commitment to operational excellence. The team operates within a collaborative hybrid environment, partnering closely with stakeholders across risk, technology, and business operations. Known for delivering large-scale transformation initiatives, the team values precision, transparency, and continuous improvement, especially within regulatory and risk-driven programs.

What s In Store For You

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful risk and technology initiatives that enhance visibility, governance, and operational efficiency across the organization. You will interact with subject-matter experts and technology teams while deepening domain expertise in enterprise risk solutions and financial systems.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and documentation sessions
  
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications
  
• Assess existing risk-related business processes and identify opportunities for strengthening or automation
  
• Partner with development teams to guide solution delivery and ensure business alignment
  
• Support all project lifecycle stages including testing, training, and deployment
  
• Facilitate communication between risk teams and technology groups
  
• Produce documentation, reports, and dashboards that support business decision-making
  
• Drive Agile activities, ensuring transparency and delivery consistency
  

Requirements

Are you an experienced Risk-Focused Business Analyst ready to make an impact?

You will need:

• 10+ years of Business Analyst experience within banking or financial services
  
• Hands-on expertise in Credit Risk, Market Risk, or Enterprise Risk
  
• Demonstrated experience supporting full project lifecycle initiatives
  
• Strong background working within Agile project environments
  
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Visio, JIRA, and documentation platforms
  
• Ability to translate complex risk/business needs into technical requirements
  
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  
• Preferred: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Tableau, regulatory exposure (Basel/CCAR)