Technical Business Analyst

Overview

On Site
USD 87.00 - 89.43 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Financial Services
Business Analysis
Project Management
Product Support
User Stories
Documentation
Acceptance Testing
Project Planning
Computer Science
Data Analysis
SQL
Relational Databases
Software Development
Communication
Collaboration
Energy
Management
Fixed Income
Regulatory Compliance
Surveillance
Actimize
MANTAS
SunGard
Trading
IT Project Management
Software Development Methodology
Waterfall
Agile
Scrum
Behavior-driven Development
Reference Data
MEAN Stack
Customer Service
Training And Development
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Technical Business Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for providing business analysis, project management, and data analysis support for tool enhancements: eliciting and documenting business requirements, user acceptance testing, data analysis, and product support. The ideal candidate should have the skills listed below but in addition should be a self- driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skills and expertise of those around them.

Responsibilities :
  • Elicit, analyze, generate Business requirements documents (including Agile user stories, proof of concept models, and supporting documentation)
  • Analyze data sets to determine data gaps and work with cross functional teams to bridge the gap
  • Liaise with the development team to ensure the product is developed according to specifications
  • Conduct Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plan
  • Create and manage the overall project plan at the project level; and escalate delays to the program lead.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in global organizations as a Technical Business Analyst.
  • Proficiency in Data Analysis, with working experience in SQL and relational databases
  • Established technical knowledge in software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; as well as work in an international team setting.
  • Collaborate effectively across a variety of IT and Business groups, across regions and roles.
  • Self-motivated individual and creative thinker who will take ownership of tasks assigned.
  • Ability to problem solve and have creative solutions in challenging environments
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, demanding and team-orientated environment
  • Manage and delegate workload through the team
  • Good customer service skills. Ability to deal with difficult situations gracefully.
  • Experience in trade lifecycles and asset classes, Equity, Fixed Income, Options, Futures
  • Understanding of Compliance surveillance platforms (Actimize, MANTAS, Sungard) and their models, Wash trades, Marking the Open/Close, Spoofing, Insider Trading, etc.
Preferred Skills:
  • IT Project Management and SDLC knowledge/experience (Waterfall, Agile/Scrum) and experience using BDD.
  • Experience working in medium to large-scale development projects.
  • Knowledge of trades data, positions data, reference data.
  • Experience in Nasdaq SMARTS platform
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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