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Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (Reconciliation Platform)
Location: Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $56.17/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406768 | BOA-ITBA-I-III-1
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst - Reconciliation Platform (Data, Controls & AI Enablement) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial reconciliation processes, advanced data analysis, and hands-on SQL and Python and a proven ability to diagnose root causes, strengthen controls, and drive operational efficiency in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform deep-dive analysis using SQL and Python to investigate reconciliation breaks, data issues, and control gaps.
- Identify root causes across upstream and downstream systems, data flows, and processing layers, and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Serve as a functional SME for reconciliation processes, including matching logic, exception lifecycle, and financial close alignment.
- Drive improvements in exception management, certification workflows, and operational controls in partnership with technology teams.
- Define system enhancements, data models, and process optimizations for the enterprise reconciliation platform.
- Enable AI and advanced analytics by applying data-driven or AI-based solutions to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
- Translate AI insights into business outcomes and control improvements and drive adoption of automation.
- Strengthen data quality, reconciliation controls, and audit readiness while aligning with regulatory and governance standards.
- Act as a liaison across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Risk/Control teams, communicating risks, dependencies, and insights to senior stakeholders.
- Lead working sessions, requirements discussions, and cross-team alignment efforts.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience with financial reconciliation platforms, including cash, GL, and position reconciliations.
- Deep understanding of exception management, financial controls, certification, and close processes.
- Experience working in a regulated financial services environment.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex queries, performance tuning, and data validation.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation; basic ML exposure preferred.
- Experience with large data sets, ETL pipelines, and data integration practices.
- Familiarity with data visualization or BI tools is a plus.
- Strong ownership, problem-solving, and analytical skills with effective stakeholder management in cross-functional environments.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience enabling automation or AI-driven process improvements within reconciliation or close processes.
- Background collaborating with Risk and Control teams on governance, controls, and audit readiness.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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