Business Analyst

Role : Business Analyst

Location : Cincinnati, Ohio(Onsite)

Duration: : 12 Months

Position Overview

• The Business Analyst will act as a strategic liaison between IT, Operations, and business lines to analyze non-standard business and user needs, document requirements, and resolve complex system issues. This role involves coordinating development and support for new and existing applications, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance standards, and industry requirements. The Business Analyst partners with stakeholders to build a deep understanding of business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive efficiency through technology and automation.
• The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with strong communication skills who can translate business needs into actionable technical requirements, guide project execution, and ensure successful delivery of solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between IT, Operations, and business units to gather, document, and analyze requirements.
• Act as a team leader on assigned projects, coordinating business requirements, development, testing, and implementation.
• Create visual representations of business and data processes to analyze workflows and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly communicated and properly translated into technical designs.
• Define and execute detailed test acceptance criteria for unit and UAT phases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of solutions.
• Develop and execute SQL scripts for ETL and data testing.
• Support and troubleshoot data platforms, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and technologies in banking, data engineering, architecture, and security.
• Drive enhancements to existing systems to improve productivity, efficiency, and automation.
• Participate in project management activities such as approval gathering, readiness assessments, and release management.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members while managing multiple priorities and assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in resolving data-related issues.
• Proficiency in SQL, with hands-on experience in ETL/data testing.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management practices.
• Knowledge of release management protocols and implementation planning.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries (preferred).

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking Break down complex requirements into clear, functional designs.
• Collaboration Build effective partnerships across business and IT teams.
• Process Optimization Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions for improvement.
• Adaptability Manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership Mentor colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.