Senior Business Analyst (Capital Markets, Project Management & Risk Mitigation Expert)
Senior Business Analyst (Capital Markets, Project Management & Risk Mitigation Expert)
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Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with technological solutions within the Capital Markets domain. The successful candidate will contribute to project execution by providing clear communication stakeholder engagement risk management and ensuring that project objectives are met on time within scope and within budget. The role adds value by facilitating seamless project delivery fostering client satisfaction and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced financial environment.
Software Requirements
Required Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio) Advanced proficiency
- JIRA / Confluence Experience in project tracking and documentation
- Business Process Modeling tools (e.g. Visio BPMN tools)
- Data analysis & reporting tools (e.g. Excel Power BI)
Preferred Skills:
- Agile project management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps Rally)
- Financial and risk management software (e.g. Bloomberg Terminal MATLAB)
Overall Responsibilities
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders including strategic insights progress tracking and adjustment proposals.
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to keep all relevant stakeholders and team members informed.
- Coordinate meetings manage schedules and optimize time management to ensure key deliverables.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and transparent reporting.
- Identify analyze and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution and avoid surprises.
- Support the implementation of new features and enhancements collaborating with technical teams.
- Manage project documentation including reports process flows and business requirements.
- Oversee projects through all phases of the full lifecycle ensuring delivery aligns with scope budget and timeline.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project performance and recommending process efficiencies.
- Foster collaborative relationships among cross-functional teams clients and stakeholders.
Performance Outcomes & Expectations:
- Timely project delivery with minimal risks.
- Effective stakeholder communication and satisfaction.
- Accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages:
- Required: None specific; familiarity with scripting or automation tools is a plus.
- Preferred: Basic understanding of SQL or data scripting.
Databases/Data Management:
- Required: Basic knowledge of database concepts.
- Preferred: Experience with SQL databases and data retrieval.
Cloud Technologies:
- Not mandatory for this role.
- Preferred: Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure) considered a plus.
Frameworks and Libraries:
- Not applicable.
Development Tools and Methodologies:
- Agile/Scrum methodologies exposure.
- Experience managing project workflows using JIRA or similar tools.
Security Protocols:
- Not applicable directly; familiarity with data privacy and security best practices is advantageous.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years in business analysis or related roles within financial services especially Capital Markets.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects through their full lifecycle.
- Deep understanding of Capital Markets processes instruments and regulatory environments.
- Experience in stakeholder management risk analysis and communication planning.
- Alternative experience pathways include roles with significant cross-functional project management or consulting within financial domains.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Conduct and facilitate stakeholder meetings capturing and communicating project requirements and updates.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules and risk logs.
- Track project progress identify issues and escalate critical risks to appropriate stakeholders.
- Create and distribute status reports dashboards and documentation to ensure transparency.
- Support testing implementation and post-deployment activities for new features or process improvements.
- Collaborate daily with project teams including developers QA testers and business units.
- Participate in regular Agile ceremonies like stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives.
- Make informed decisions based on data analysis and stakeholder input.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Commerce Economics or related areas; equivalent professional experience acceptable.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CBAP PMI-PBA PMI-ACP) are preferred.
- Training in project management risk management and business analysis methodologies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development to stay current with industry best practices.
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
- Ability to adapt to changing project demands and learning new tools or processes quickly.
- Collaborative team player with resourcefulness and initiative.
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all interactions.
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
