Senior Business Analyst

SMBC Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group is looking for a Technical Business Analyst / Delivery Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role requires extensive experience in data analysis, SQL, and financial services to act as a liaison between business stakeholders, QA, and development teams for timely delivery of data solutions.

The successful candidate will document requirements, conduct data analysis, and collaborate closely with development teams. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in data-centric environments and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Delivery Manager in a data-centric environment.
• Strong hands-on SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and transformation logic verification.
• Solid understanding of banking and trading products, especially in capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.
• Conduct data analysis and data profiling using SQL to validate business logic and transformation rules.
• Coordinate closely with project managers to define delivery milestones, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Business Analyst / Delivery Manager with strong experience in data analysis, SQL, and financial services (banking & trading products). This individual will act as a key liaison between the business, QA, and Databricks development teams to ensure successful and timely delivery of data solutions within our enterprise data warehouse ecosystem.

This role requires someone who can not only gather and translate requirements but also has the technical depth to engage in data profiling, validate transformation logic, support QA, and work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery. Role is located in Charlotte, North Carolina with a hybrid presence in office.

Role Objectives

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear and actionable technical specifications.
• Conduct data analysis and data profiling using SQL to validate business logic and transformation rules.
• Collaborate closely with Databricks developers to ensure accurate implementation of transformation logic and data pipelines.
• Review technical design with developers and facilitate QA walkthroughs to finalize test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Provide support for production issues, working with development and support teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate closely with project managers to define delivery milestones, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Bridge communication gaps between business users, technical teams, and QA.
• Understand and analyze banking and trading product data (e.g., positions, trades, PnL, market data).
• Ensure proper documentation and handoff to operations and support teams post-deployment.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7 + years of experience as a Business Analyst or Delivery Manager in a data‑centric environment.
• Strong hands‑on SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and transformation logic verification.
• Solid understanding of banking and trading products, especially in capital markets.
• Experience in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and working with Databricks or similar big data platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodology and SDLC.
• Proven experience in QA coordination, including test plan and test case development.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills; able to explain complex data and logic clearly to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience in production support or managing UAT and post‑release verification a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cloud‑based data platforms Azure and Databricks.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data catalog tools.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle, reference data, and financial risk management.

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA‑registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].