Lead Business Systems Analyst

Tiger Analytics; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics consulting firm is seeking an experienced Lead Business Systems Analyst in Illinois. This role focuses on driving technology solutions, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience in financial services, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to lead projects across multiple teams. Join a dynamic environment offering significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulations.
• Solid experience in data analysis using SQL.
• Data analysis using SQL and APIs/integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for banking systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery, including UAT coordination.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery, including UAT and production support.
• Support data analysis, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Coordinate integrations across multiple platforms and applications.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, data governance, and security standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and lead best-practice adoption.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis using SQL

Agile methodologies

System integrations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

SQL

APIs

Job description

Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 1000 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. Our business value and leadership has been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner.

We are seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst. This role requires a strong blend of business analysis, systems thinking, and stakeholder management to drive technology solutions that support critical banking functions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working in financial services, translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and leading cross‑functional teams across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for banking systems and applications
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to define functional and technical requirements
• Translate business needs into system specifications, user stories, and workflows
• Drive end-to-end project delivery, including UAT coordination and production support
• Work on data analysis, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Support integration efforts across multiple platforms and applications
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, data governance, and security standards
• Mentor junior analysts and provide leadership on best practices

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, preferably in banking/financial services
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulations
• Experience with requirements gathering, BRD/FRD documentation, and Agile methodologies
• Solid experience in data analysis using SQL
• Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and data flows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate across multiple teams

This position offers an excellent opportunity for significant career development in a fast‑growing and challenging entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of individual responsibility.

Tiger Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.