Lead Business Analyst

TechDigital Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Jersey City is seeking a Lead Business Analyst with at least 8 years of experience in Capital Markets. The role involves overseeing data and business analysis, leading agile ceremonies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of solutions. Strong skills in documentation, communication, and project management are essential. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Capital Markets.
• Proficient in stakeholder management and project management.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Gather business requirements from stakeholders.
• Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Create user stories and process flows.
• Work with developers and QA teams for implementation.
• Mentor junior business analysts.
• Improve processes for better productivity.

Skills

Data analysis techniques

SQL

Python

R

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

8+ years of Capital Markets experience with good understanding of business and technologies flows and stake holder management.

Very good documentation and communications skills. Jira/Confluence: very good understanding; project and stakeholder management skills.

The Lead Business Analyst will be responsible for overseeing data analysis, business analysis, and Agile methodology to drive business objectives and improvements. They will play a key role in understanding business needs, analyzing data, and implementing Agile strategies for effective project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Lead and participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Create detailed documentation including user stories, process flows, and technical specifications.
• Work closely with developers and qa teams to ensure successful implementation and testing of solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts and team members.
• Continuously improve processes and methodologies to enhance productivity and delivery efficiency.

Skill Requirements

• Proficient in data analysis techniques and tools such as sql, python, or r.
• Strong business analysis skills including requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design.
• Experience working in agile environments using methodologies like scrum or kanban.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Analytical mindset with a detail oriented and problem-solving approach.
• Project management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.