We are looking for an experienced Business Systems Analystfor one of our client in NYC and the job description is listed below:

Recent experience working with Pension Funds is a Mandatory requirement

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is responsible forfacilitating the proper alignment between processes and applications whilestriving for continuous improvement of business processes and applicationfunctionality.  As an ITS liaison, this role is expected to maintain aglobal, enterprise-wide viewpoint while supporting the mission and vision ofthe organization and acting in the best interest of both the ITS department andtheir assigned project.  In addition, the role should contribute broadexperience and a high level of expertise in business processes, applicationfunctionality, project management and application lifecycle developmenttechniques.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Acts asprimary liaison between ITS and business on assigned projects to ensurebusiness requirements are captured and delivered as part of the technicalsolution, includes collaborating with business stakeholders to define anddocument business requirements and with technical staff to develop solutionalternatives. Leads analysis, facilitates/elicits requirements, performscurrent state, gap and future state analysis and participates in designactivities; maintains an understanding of a broad range of business processesand related systems; provides strategic advice for business processes andsolutions. Acts as overall owner of business requirements for the assignedapplication/project.

·         Assists withall application implementations including software selection, planning, dataconversion, application configuration, process workflow analysis, enhancements,quality assurance, requirements documentation, user acceptance testing,training and ongoing production support. 

·        Participates in the Project Management process; understands and applies thesystem development methodology; contributes to project deliverables includingvision documents, status reports, and project, risk; communicates status,business impacts and system changes to team members, business partners,sponsors, management and other interested parties; coordinates changemanagement, issues, tracking and resolution.

·         Managesand/or participates in testing activities for project assignments; providesguidance for testing strategies, scope and scenarios; reviews and providesadvice for testing- reviews test cases, related estimates of effort, durationand resource utilization; prepares and reviews test plans; identifies testingrisks and contributes to the overall management of project and risk plans;coordinates, manages and participates in user acceptance testing.

·        Understands project development methodologies and ensures all activities followdefined enterprise methodology best practices; ensures appropriate changecontrol procedures are followed.

·         Effectivecommunication (verbally and written) skills with project stakeholders, seniormanagement, external vendors, across ITS departments and project team members.

·         Consultswith management and personnel to identify impact and project needs tosuccessfully meet all defined BU / SU business goals and objectives identifiedduring budget planning and throughout the year. 

·         Able tothoroughly create and understand complex functional user flows and mockups.Ability to understand wireframes.

·         Follow allenterprise data security and privacy guidelines.

·         Otherduties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         A creativecontributor who is a proven “self-starter”, problem solver and critical thinkerwho can work independently with little supervision. Ability to make quickdecisions and to adapt to change. Ability to quickly get up to speed on newapplications and business processes.

·        Resourceful with ability to proactively find answers to questions both businessand technical related. Includes ability to identify gaps, remove ambiguity andstrategize on solutions.

·         Strongbusiness communications, facilitation/elicitation, listening, analytical,organizational and interpersonal skills.  Strong knowledge of and abilityto develop relationships with our many functional areas (i.e. finance,actuarial, legal, systems, etc.) and external business contacts. Resolvesconflicts and creates alignment around the solution. Ability to become atrusted advisor to the business.

·                    Ability to see the big picture as well as focus in on the details.

·         Assists inthe growth and mentoring of others, in developing, accurate, reliable androbust solutions that meet design specifications and anticipate future uses andenhancements.

• Highly proficient in Excel, Visio, Word and Project Management toolsets. 

• Superior problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong knowledge of the industry and internal business operations.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with the full system development life cycle.
• Should have basic understanding of various technologies and their components
• Must be motivated, able to work in a team environment and embody a “whatever it takes to get the job done” attitude.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related fields.

• Minimum eight years’ experience in business analysis with experience leading analysis on complex business initiatives.