Business Systems Analyst
Calabasas, CA - USA
Job Summary
Department:
WDTech - R&DWe are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities where people live work shop and play to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social environmental and economic change in our communities.
Department Overview
WDTech is W&Ds in-house technology team a group of collaborative and highly skilled technology professionals all of whom are leading experts in real estate data data science and technology.
WDTech Engineering builds solutions that impact not only our products but also the people and processes across our organization. A commitment to innovation and a passion for disrupting the old-fashioned real estate industry are our highest priorities.
The Impact You Will Have
As a Business Systems Analyst you will help design support and enhance the business applications that power critical workflows across the organization. Working closely with business stakeholders Product Management Product Design and engineering teams you will gather requirements document business processes configure systems and support application enhancements that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
In this role you will contribute to the modernization of internal platforms including FileMaker applications Azure SQL integrations and connected business systems. Your work will help deliver scalable solutions that improve data quality streamline workflows and support evolving business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the design configuration enhancement and maintenance of scalable high-quality FileMaker applications across new and existing business solutions.
- Gather analyze and document business and functional requirements for new initiatives and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with Product Management Product Design engineering teams and business stakeholders to translate business needs into practical scalable technical solutions.
- Support the development testing and maintenance of system integrations including Azure SQL iManage and internal and external APIs.
- Assist with application testing release validation troubleshooting and post-release support to ensure system quality and reliability.
- Create and maintain process documentation system documentation and user support materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes data quality and application performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am 5:30 pm local time Tuesday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Analytics or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- 1 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in a related role supporting business applications systems implementation or process improvement preferred.
- Experience gathering business requirements and partnering with stakeholders to support application development or system enhancements.
- Experience working with relational databases SQL Microsoft Excel or reporting tools.
- Experience with FileMaker low-code platforms or business application configuration is preferred.
- Experience in real estate financial services affordable housing capital markets or a related industry is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
- Working knowledge of relational databases data models SQL and data validation concepts.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Demonstrated ownership initiative and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
- Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve documentation business analysis testing and workflow efficiency.
- Ability to show ownership of your work take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
- Courtesy respect and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
This position has an estimated base salary of $76000 - $86000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicants relevant work experience applicable knowledge skills abilities internal equity and alignment with market data.
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What We Offer
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazines Great Places to Work winners
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) match
-Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health engagement and balance
-Paid maternity and parental leave as well as other family paid leave programs
-Company-paid life short and long-term disability insurance
-Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingCareer development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back volunteer hours and donation matching
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination including harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable law such as race color national origin religion gender identity sexual orientation sex age disability veteran or military status and genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions build professional relationships and develop careers.
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Background checks including any questions related to infractions arrests or conviction records will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal state and local laws.
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About Company
With over 85 years of experience, Walker & Dunlop is your trusted partner for CRE financing, sales, valuation, loan servicing, investment management, & research needs.