LEAD APPLICATION ANALYST - ACTIMIZE

Career-Mover; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Lead Application Analyst to oversee projects related to Actimize. The role involves collaborating with business units, performing gap analyses, and managing the entire system lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in financial application analysis and a solid understanding of AML concepts. Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in SQL/PLSQL are required. This role presents a critical opportunity to improve operational effectiveness and support high-complexity initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as an application analyst in the financial industry.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as an Actimize application analyst.
• Strong understanding of Actimize ActOne, SAM, IFM, CDD-X, and WLF solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to identify requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis on current systems and prioritize issues.
• Prepare business and functional requirement documents, create test cases, and execute tests.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

PL/SQL

Communication skills

Job description

Pittsburgh, United States | Posted on 07/14/2023

The Lead Application Analyst for Actimize is responsible for overseeing assigned projects and supporting high-complexity initiatives using expert knowledge of the business domain, banking practices, and Actimize application functionality. This role requires a strong understanding of the systems life cycle, systems integration, data flows, and reporting tools. The decisions made by the incumbent significantly impact the organization and the operational effectiveness of the Technology Department.The primary responsibilities include collaborating with business units to identify requirements, conducting gap analysis on current systems, and prioritizing issues. The Lead Application Analyst works closely with the technology team to convey and interpret requirements, analyze data, and evaluate solutions. Strong data analysis skills are essential for this role. The incumbent is responsible for preparing business and functional requirement documents, creating test cases and scripts, executing tests, and documenting results.The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience as an application analyst in the financial industry, specifically in AML (Anti-Money Laundering). They should also have a minimum of 5 years of working experience as an Actimize application analyst, with a solid understanding of Actimize ActOne, SAM, IFM, CDD-X, and WLF solutions. Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, specifically from a query perspective on SQL Server, is required. Additionally, the candidate should possess a solid understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process and AML concepts related to transaction monitoring, KYC/CIP, CDD, OFAC, CTR, and suspicious activity reporting. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration with stakeholders.