We are seeking an experienced senior Business Systems Analyst to support the evaluation and implementation of a new investment data platform. Operating within the Investment Decision Support (IDS) team, this role serves as a vital bridge connecting investment data to high-level analysis.
The primary focus is to assess current-state operations, data flows, and systems, and partner with investment stakeholders to define future-state capabilities that ensure long-term data integrity, visibility, and availability.
Location & Work Arrangement
- City, State: Richmond, VA
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite requirements apply).
- Interview Mode: Webcam or In-Person (In-Person preferred).
- Shift: EST.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Elicitation & Process Mapping
- Partner with financial stakeholders to document current-state processes, system dependencies, and complex data flows.
- Conduct interviews and dynamic working sessions to capture business needs and translate them into technical platform requirements.
- Define and design future-state workflows and operational operating models tailored to the new investment data platform.
Data Governance & Platform Implementation
- Create and maintain detailed current-state assessments, future-state architecture designs, and data flow diagrams.
- Assist directly with data mapping, cross-system validation, and reconciliation activities during platform migration.
- Support ongoing data analysis, reporting, and process refinements as the new data infrastructure stabilizes.
Testing & Change Management
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to validate delivery capabilities.
- Manage transition activities and provide strategic change management support to drive team adoption of the new system.
Required Skills & Experience
| Skill Category | Requirement | Years of Exp. |
| Core Analysis | Gathering requirements, process improvement, and test planning. | 7+ Years |
| Documentation | Writing clear technical blueprints, BRDs, and process maps. | Required |
| Critical Thinking | Solving complex data flow problems and mapping integration points. | Required |
| Education | Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. | Required |
Preferred Qualifications
- Domain Knowledge: Direct experience in the investment management or financial markets industry.
- Data & Analytics: Practical experience writing scripts in SQL or Python.
- Visualization: Dashboard creation using Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.
- Automation: Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools like Power Automate.
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