Business Systems Analyst (AI)

As a Business Analyst supporting AI initiatives for Investments Technology, you will partner with business and technology teams to define requirements, analyze data, and help shape AI-enabled solutions, including information agents and related automation capabilities. You will translate business needs into clear functional requirements, process flows, data needs, and success measures to support delivery of practical, secure, and high-value AI use cases for the Investments team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Investments business and technology stakeholders to identify, clarify, and prioritize AI use cases that improve decision support, information access, and process efficiency
• Elicit, document, and validate business, functional, data, and reporting requirements for AI solutions, including information agents and analytics-driven workflows
• Analyze structured and unstructured data to assess data quality, define required inputs, identify gaps, and support AI solution design and business readiness
• Work with product, engineering, data, and architecture teams to translate business requirements into actionable user stories, process flows, data specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Define and document business rules, data definitions, usage guidelines, controls, and traceability needed to support trustworthy AI outcomes
• Perform data analysis, trend analysis, and business process analysis to support requirements definition, solution evaluation, and benefit realization
• Support evaluation of external data sources, AI tools, and vendor capabilities relevant to Investments use cases
• Partner in testing and validation activities by defining test scenarios, expected outcomes, and business acceptance criteria for AI-enabled capabilities
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and working sessions to align stakeholders on problem statements, requirements, data needs, risks, and success metrics

The successful candidate should exhibit the following skills and abilities:

• Requirements Definition and Analysis - Demonstrated ability to gather, structure, and validate business and functional requirements, define scope, and translate needs into actionable deliverables for technology teams
• Investments Business Knowledge - Understanding of capital markets, investment workflows, and key data domains across Fixed Income, Equities, Alternatives, Derivatives, and Real Estate
• Business and Data Analysis - Strong ability to analyze business processes and data, identify patterns and gaps, and develop insights that improve requirements quality and solution outcomes
• AI Fluency, Communication and Facilitation - Ability to explain AI concepts, assumptions, risks, and outputs in business terms, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and communicate clearly with both business and technical stakeholders

Technical and Analytical Skills:

• SQL and data query experience for profiling, validating, and analyzing business data
• Working knowledge of relational databases, data structures, and data lineage concepts
• Experience with reporting, dashboard, and analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar business intelligence platforms
• Familiarity with AI, generative AI, or information agent concepts and the ability to support requirement definition for these solutions

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or technology delivery within a financial institution; Investments experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on participation in technology projects using structured delivery methods, including requirements gathering, testing support, and stakeholder alignment
• Experience facilitating workshops and working sessions with associates across business and technology organizations
• Experience using data analysis and query tools to investigate issues, evaluate trends, and support business decisions
• College degree required with focus in Business, Finance, MIS, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in business analysis, data analytics, AI, or investments are a plus

Salary/Rate: $50-$65/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.