Senior Hogan Business Systems Analyst

MainframeMaster; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster is seeking an experienced Senior Hogan Business Systems Analyst to support, enhance, and optimize our Hogan core banking platform in a hybrid on-site/remote capacity. You will translate complex banking requirements into scalable Hogan solutions, acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

The role requires deep Hogan modules knowledge (IDS, CIS, RPM), strong analytical skills, and a track record of leading initiatives across large-scale banking systems.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex banking requirements into Hogan solutions.
• Deep Hogan knowledge with IDS, CIS and RPM.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives across large-scale banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into system specifications, data mappings and process flows.
• Facilitate requirements workshops and gap analyses with stakeholders.
• Lead testing strategies and coordinate SIT/UAT where applicable.
• Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with development teams.

Skills

Hogan modules

Business Analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

APIs

Middleware

FDDs

Job description

This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hogan Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support, enhance, and optimize our Hogan core banking platform. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex banking requirements into scalable Hogan solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Hogan modules, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead initiatives across large-scale banking systems.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements

• Partner with business units (Retail, Business & Commercial Banking, Digital Banking, Wealth, etc.) to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements. In this role you will leverage your knowledge of both Hogan systems and the Bank’s tech ecosystem to define and develop appropriate system enhancements.
• Using your Hogan knowledge, translate business needs into detailed system specifications, process flows, and data mappings.
• Facilitate requirements workshops, stakeholder interviews, and gap analyses.

Hogan System Expertise

• This is a hands-on keyboard role. You will leverage your Hogan knowledge to analyze and implement system configurations, parameter changes, and custom enhancements within Hogan.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise and strong examples of delivering complex solutions across Hogan modules (such as IDS, CIS and RPM).
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with development teams and vendors.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Collaborate with developers and architects to design scalable solutions aligned with departmental and enterprise standards.
• Create and review functional design documents (FDDs) and assist with technical specifications.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and Hogan system capabilities.

Testing & Implementation

• Develop test strategies, test cases, and support SIT/UAT execution.
• Coordinate defect management and ensure timely resolution.
• Support production deployments, validation, and post-implementation reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing insights into system capabilities and constraints.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior analysts.

Data & Integration

• Analyze data flows between Hogan and downstream systems (e.g., GL / Balancing, reporting, payments).
• Support integration efforts using APIs, batch processes, and middleware solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance.