Business AnalystData Analyst

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:
Bachelors 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 trade lifecycles and asset classes Equity Fixed Income Options Futures
Understanding of Compliance surveillance platforms (Actimize MANTAS SunGard SMARTS) and their models Wash trades Marking the Open/Close Spoofing Insider Trading 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 trades data positions data reference data.

Rate range -$55-$60