Contract | Pay Rate: $90/hour Location: Remote (Preferred: Cleveland, OH • Buffalo, NY • Albany, NY)
Onsite Address (if local): (otherwise can be remote)
4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn, OH
Industry: Financial Institution (Cleveland, OH)
A financial institution located in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support complex system enhancements, requirements gathering, and cross‑functional solution delivery. This role will work across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring business needs are translated into clear technical requirements and aligned with strategic priorities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with SDLC, process improvement, enterprise systems, and cross‑team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute significantly to solution and design discussions, ensuring business requirements and user experience needs are fully supported.
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Capture and document requirements for highly complex systems and multi‑system environments across diverse stakeholder groups.
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Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications, considering user groups, risk factors, and downstream impacts.
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Apply business expertise to align system enhancements with organizational strategy and roadmap priorities.
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Partner with QA teams to develop testing strategies; support and participate in UAT to ensure high‑quality releases.
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Advise on security, risk management, and IT process principles; escalate issues appropriately and partner with risk/security teams to ensure compliance.
Required Competencies (Extensive Experience Required)
Foundational / Transferable Competencies
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Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate product quality and production methods; commitment to continuous improvement.
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Core Application Systems: Strong knowledge of major production systems and ability to leverage them in diverse business scenarios.
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Customer Focus: Ability to align business decisions with customer needs and satisfaction.
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Cross‑Team Integration: Skilled at breaking down silos and leading collaboration across functions.
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Effective Communication: Ability