926 - Business Systems Analyst, Senior

Official Job Title: Contingent, System Analyst

What you'll be doing as Contingent Senior Business Systems Analyst:
The primary duty of the Business Analyst will be to partner with Business and PMO personnel to generate business requirements, create test planning, test scripts and execution of the test plan. Perform and identify any needed reporting and data analytics in support of the timely execution of the project. The candidate will work with business managers and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to identify, prioritize and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reduce risk and support new business. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate a concern, document a recommended solution, create test scripts, coordinate testing effort with SME's and QA, and guide the enhancement effort through to completion. These solutions may include process changes, technology enhancements and close coordination with vendors. The candidate is expected to be a self-starter requiring minimal oversight, be results-oriented and have a strong sense of teamwork.

Provide project support by documenting business requirements.
- Work with business partners to identify data reporting, systems or processing improvements.
- Identify business needs.
- Analyze workflows and existing processes/systems.
- Perform business analysis such as documenting business requirements, create use-cases and functional specifications and spearhead the effort required to develop those documents.
- Document assumptions, dependencies, issues, and risks.
- Design, execute, and document application testing.
- Document results for communication to affected areas.
- Represent the Department by serving as a key contact for the business unit, technical vendor(s), and other Subject Matter Experts on the project team.

Develop data reports, extracts, and analyses.
- The ability to manipulate Excel, CSV, and other types of data.
- Develop moderately-complex queries requiring data transformation and normalization.
- Create reusable/refreshable queries using MS Excel, MS Access, or MS Query
- Support ad-hoc requests

Support prioritization of work requests:
- Identify business partner urgent and long-term needs.
- Advocate for business partners during prioritization processes.
- Maintain up-to-date priority and planning decisions in department tracking application.

Testing lead:
- Work with the project team to document needed testing for all scope items
- Create test scripts for all process and system enhancements.
- Work with testers to coordinate reporting of identified issues and document/report retesting results
- Coordinate testing efforts with QA
- Work with the vendor to report testing results, and coordinate retesting as needed once new code is put into place.
- Assist in creating mapping documentation from vendor files into the company's system of record.
- Assist management to evaluate vendor data that may require mapping of vendor pricing data
- Manipulate data utilizing CSV, and Excel formats, utilizing pivot tables and other excel functions.

Responsibilities include the following:
1) adhering to and complying with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.)
2) adhering to Bank policies and procedures
3) completing required training
4) identifying and reporting potential suspicious activity to the BSA/AML Officer
5) knowing and verifying the identity of any customer(s) that enters into a relationship with the Bank.

• You could be a great fit if you have:
• Provides extraordinary service Furthers the our Customer culture and values
• Proactive individual able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and critical thinking skills? Demonstrated skills in organization and strong attention to detail.
• Proven track record of the ability to identify and interpret business needs.?
• Quick learner and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline Oriented Able to deal with ambiguous situations
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends ? Ability to scale the complexity of the business communications based on the level of understanding of the target audience.
• Proven ability to articulate complex application requirements and functionality, as well as complex business objectives with various business units.
• Self-directed, adaptable, flexible, detail-oriented, with a professional upbeat attitude making interaction with senior staff and stakeholders productive and efficient.
• Can summarize meeting discussions, capture relevant details, implement and track next steps.
• Identifies and documents system and/or process Excellent and highly reliable communication, deadline-awareness and problem solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Emphasis in conducting requirements review sessions with end-users, subject matter experts and stakeholders?
• Proficient in writing Use Cases; Use Case Activity Diagrams in particular Experience modeling processes and creating training material
• Experience in preparing and documenting the User Acceptance test (UAT) plans and test cases
• Demonstrated leadership ability to perform analysis, resolve issues, drive requirements, and meet deadlines
• A track record of excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate to and understand others, with a reputation of approachability?
• Symbolic thinker/communicator with strong MS Visio skills
• Demonstrated keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail
• A reputation of a commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in technology-related field or relevant experience in implementing software for a financial institution
• Experience with Agile methodology and/or Jira is preferred Experience in Banking systems is a plus