Contract Business Analyst

Contract Business Analyst

MUST be local to NYC. Will start hybrid and transition to 100% onsite

Banking/Financial Experience Required

Seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to work in the COO Office of a large international Corporate and Investment Bank. Play a key role in supporting technology transformation in support of the franchise's ambitious growth strategy.

This is a critical role within a very lean and strong team that owns a portfolio of technologies and projects, including Banking's CRM system, strategic data repository, data controls model and business intelligence tools. The BA will perform business analysis (including requirements and data analysis) functions in collaboration with front office stakeholders as well as internal partners and other team members. The ideal candidate can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Drive delivery of key initiatives through disciplined and effective business analysis, data analysis, and change management
• Requirements analysis responsibilities include requirements gathering and documentation, process analysis and documentation (process flow diagrams), development of user stories and business requirements documents (BRDs), mock-ups of screens
• Data analysis responsibilities include business / financial analysis, reconciliations and monitoring as well as establishment of data processes and controls that promote data integrity
• Support various change management tasks including development of user documents, drafting of change communication memos, and user training
• Provide day-to-day support of business technologies to business users
• Perform ad hoc analysis based on management requests
• Analyze and identify opportunities for business process improvement and technology efficiencies

Skills: Minimum Job Requirements or Experience:

• 5-7 years' experience performing the kinds of business / data analysis and quality assurance work described above
• Ability to learn and understand quickly
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong knowledge of advanced Excel, SQL / VBA a plus
• Superior oral & written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with limited supervision
• Strong drive, initiative, and motivation to excel; accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience supporting the implementation of technology systems or change management initiatives