Senior Business Analyst - Vice President

Guggenheim Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Securities is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join its Information Management team in New York. The role focuses on gathering requirements, creating BRDs and use cases, and translating them into technical specs for investment banking technology solutions.

You will work with business leaders, clients, and IT to ensure solutions meet objectives, stay within scope, and are delivered on time. A strong background in investment banking and 7+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment banking as a Business Analyst.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, IT or related field.
• Experience in requirements management and documentation.
• Familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Certification in CBAP or PMI-PBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop BRDs, functional specs and use cases for technology solutions.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and manage RFP processes.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and align with objectives.
• Lead workshops and present updates to stakeholders.
• Support UAT and implementation of new systems.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/IT

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary

Guggenheim Securities Information Management ("GSIM") is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join its Business Engagement team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking and/or sales & trading, exceptional customer focus, and expertise in requirements management. Additionally, familiarity with investment banking technology solutions is essential for this role.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, clients, and IT teams, to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Develop detailed business requirements documents, functional specifications, and use cases to support the development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and manage RFP processes.
• Ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical specifications and that solutions align with business objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on investment banking processes, products, and technology solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate requirements and project updates to stakeholders.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure that solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and support the implementation of new systems and enhancements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations are managed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in investment banking technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of investment banking products, processes, and technology solutions.
• Proven experience in requirements management, including gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with business process modeling and workflow analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the investment banking industry.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or related field is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the investment banking industry.

Work Location

• Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York office Tuesday - Thursday.

Salary

• Annual base salary of $175,000.
• The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Us:

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.