Business Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, a self-starter and team
player, with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.  Our team works in a fast-paced and highly technical environment that must react swiftly to the needs of our
business and clients.   As a
result, qualified candidates must be aware and able to thrive within this type
of team while maintaining integrity and success in all areas of responsibility.

As a member of the Information Technology team, the Business Analyst is
responsible for the development and on-going support of assigned products and
areas of responsibility.  The
Business Analyst will be responsible for liaising between technical and
business teams, leading requirements gathering and analysis, driving project
strategy, contributing analytics to development efforts, and supporting a wide
variety of tasks. 

Additionally, preferred candidates should have an experience in UI
wire-framing, knowledge of the basic concepts of the product development
lifecycle, knowledge of information architecture concepts, experience in business
strategy and implementation, a general understanding of databases, and experience
working with teams in complex technical environments. 

Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written
communication skills with consumers, third parties, and members at all levels
of the organization including executive management. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct
  research as required and provide recommendations based on findings.


• Evaluate
  new work requests, gather requirements, and draft workplans.


• Gather
  business, technical and stakeholder requirements for projects and map them to best
  practices and consumer needs to create successful products and initiatives.


• Translate
  user requirements into business requirements, functional specifications, and
  data application.


• Provide
  problem resolution for new development initiatives as well as ongoing platform
  maintenance.


• Collaborate
  with subject matter experts to drive cost saving and/or revenue enhancing
  initiatives within the company.


• Create
  documentation to support projects and other areas of responsibility.


• Assist
  in the development of other business and technology documents including
  business cases, product reviews and strategies, market analysis, system reviews
  and more.


• Proactively
  communicate project updates, issues, and other status items to appropriate
  organizational level.


• Create
  wireframes to illustrate UI enhancements as well as new UI areas.

Education:

Four year degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering,
Marketing, Business, Computer Science or related field is required. 

Work Experience:

At least two years in a Business Analyst or related role.
Candidates with experience in eCommerce or the banking/financial services
industry are preferred.

Other Knowledge:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Proficiency in
UML, HTML, SQL, Visio, Photoshop is preferred.