Lead Business Analyst, Technology

Raymondjames; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to partner with IT and business teams in delivering scalable technology solutions. You will own end-to-end analysis, from gathering requirements to solution validation, in a hybrid role based in the St. Petersburg office.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with SDLC, Agile/Waterfall, and vendor management, plus strong communication skills to bridge technical and business audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to elicit & document business requirements, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus.
• Strong data analysis, testing support, and issue triaging capabilities.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience with managing vendor relationships, scope, deliverables, risks and SLAs.
• Familiarity with OpenPages, Business Continuity in the Cloud, or Everbridge 360 is a plus.
• Excellent communication translating technical to business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Act as SME for assigned systems and business domains.
• Lead elicitation, documentation, and management of requirements for complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure delivery success.
• Facilitate UAT, validate test cases, ensure solutions meet expectations.
• Create and maintain process flows, wireframes, and user docs.
• Support production issue triage and resolution.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder influence

SDLC methodologies

Data analysis

UAT support

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Vendor management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration

Tools

SQL

TFS

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Visio

Postman

Job description

Job Description Summary

As part of our Compliance, Supervision, Risk & Audit (CSRA) IT Team, a Lead Business Analyst will serve as a strategic partner to business and IT driving the delivery of innovative, scalable, and efficient technology solutions. You will lead the end-to-end analysis process, from requirements gathering and documentation to solution validation and implementation support. This role requires a blend of business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership to influence outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Job Description

This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and user stories.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned systems and business domains.
• Lead the elicitation, documentation, and management of business and functional requirements for complex technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), validate test cases, and ensure solutions meet business expectations.
• Create and maintain process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and technical/user documentation.
• Support production issue triage and resolution
• Apply project management, change control, and issue tracking best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience and Skills

• Proven ability to elicit & document business requirements, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus across diverse teams.
• Proficient in data analysis, testing support, and issue triaging.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, including defining scope, monitoring deliverables, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to contractual SLAs.
• Experience with tools like SQL, TFS, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Visio, and Postman a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and switch between projects as needed.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and business audiences.
• Experience with Legal/Compliance/Risk Management based software implementations, specifically OpenPages, Business Continuity in the Cloud, or Everbridge 360 a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) for documentation and productivity is desirable.

Education

Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.