Technical Data/ Business Analyst

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for learning and advancement

State-of-the-art office environment

Job summary

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC is seeking a Business Analyst/Data Analyst in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Risk and Compliance divisions, providing business analysis and support for monitoring Financial Advisor compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include eliciting business requirements, conducting user acceptance testing, and mentoring junior team members. A collaborative and dynamic environment awaits, fostering individual intellect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in global organizations.
• Must be proficient in Data Analysis with working experience in SQL.
• Experience in asset classes: Equity, Fixed Income, Options, Futures.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and generate Business requirements documents.
• Analyze data sets to determine data gaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage project risks.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

SQL

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar

Tools

Software development life cycle

Agile

Compliance surveillance platforms

Job description

Job Description:

We offer:
• To work with some of the best professionals in the business – for a firm that values individual intellect as much as teamwork
• State-of-the-art offices that are designed to maximize collaboration
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
• An environment which is leveraging technology to its highest potential

Team Profile:
Non-Financial Risk Technology (NFRT) provides operational controls and surveillance capabilities to enhance the firm’s resilience to threats and fraudulent behavior. Our support of critical business functions extends to archival & records management, business continuity planning and due diligence investigations.

Position Description:
This role is part of the Wealth Management Monitoring Department, within NFRT. This team supports the Risk and Compliance divisions with tools and applications to assist them with their task of monitoring Financial Advisor’s compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.As a Business Analyst/Data Analyst, you will be responsible for providing business analysis, project management, and data analysis support for building models; eliciting and documenting business requirements, user acceptance testing, data analysis, and product support. The ideal candidate should have the skills listed below, and is a self- driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skills and expertise of those around them.

Key Responsibilities:
• Elicit, analyze, generate Business requirements documents (including Agile user stories, proof of concept models, and supporting documentation)
• Analyze data sets to determine data gaps and work with cross functional teams to bridge the gap
• Liaise with the development team to ensure the product is developed according to specifications
• Conduct Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plan
• Create and manage the overall project plan at the project level; and escalate delays to the program lead.
• Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate stakeholder communication, and manage project risks, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of business solutions.
• Mentor the junior members of the team

Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar
• Minimum 8 years of experience in global organizations as a Business Analyst.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis, with working experience in SQL and relational databases
• Established technical knowledge in software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; as well as work in an international team setting.
• Collaborate effectively across a variety of IT and Business groups, across regions and roles.
• Self-motivated individual and creative thinker who will take ownership of tasks assigned.
• Ability to problem solve and have creative solutions in challenging environments
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, demanding and team-orientated environment
• Good customer service skills. Ability to deal with difficult situations gracefully.
• Experience in asset classes, Equity, Fixed Income, Options, Futures
• Understanding of Compliance surveillance platforms (Actimize, MANTAS, SunGard, SMARTS) and their models, Marking the Open/Close, Spoofing, etc.

Skills Desired:
• IT Project Management and SDLC experience (Waterfall/Agile) and experience with BDD.
• Experience working in medium to large-scale development projects.
• Knowledge of positions data, reference data.

About us:
Wearea global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. At ourCompany, we are shaping the future of our global business and contributing to our local community. Our team works across numerous areas.Weare an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.