Senior Business Analyst (Data Focused)

Star Software System LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Boston is seeking a Business Analyst with extensive experience in the financial services industry. The role involves liaising between business stakeholders and technology teams, performing analyses to determine business requirements, and delivering effective solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in SQL and data analysis, and a passion for driving projects to completion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in financial services, supporting buy-side technology.
• Experience working within asset management is preferred.
• Ability to understand business implications of technology application.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of business activities to determine business requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between stakeholders and technology organization.
• Deliver solutions by collaborating with stakeholders and technology professionals.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business or technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of business activities to determine business requirements.
• Acts as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the technology organization to ensure proper implementation of requirements.
• Works closely with business stakeholders and other technology professionals to deliver solutions.
• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience in a business or technology related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in the financial services industry, supporting buy-side technology. Ideally, experience working within asset management.
• Strong technical skills including an intermediate level proficiency working with SQL and databases. Experience working with different reporting platforms and performing data analysis.
• Ability to consider the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future state business environment.
• Strong communication & presentation skills both verbally and written
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.