Business Analyst

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Business Analyst
hedge fund
Capital markets

Job Details

Position: Business Analyst

Location: Hybrid/Midtown New York City 3 days a week.

Duration: 1 year

MOI: Video

10+ years as technical business analyst at a hedge fund, private equity shop, or other financial services firm with a focus on pricing tools, portfolio management tools, and/or valuations tools

In-depth knowledge of valuation core concepts, processes, and data sources

Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor s degree in finance, economics, computer science, or other relevant field
  • Master s degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years as technical business analyst at a hedge fund, private equity shop, or other financial services

firm with a focus on pricing tools, portfolio management tools, and/or valuations tools

  • In-depth knowledge of valuation core concepts, processes, and data sources
  • Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best

practices

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Understanding of Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity

tracking

  • Experience with RESTful APIs, data flows, and system integration concepts to support technical

discussions and solution design

  • Experience writing SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent
  • Experience with large data sets, including analysis, transformations, and comparisons; familiarity with

Power BI as a reporting tool is a plus

  • Proficiency in modeling business processes (e.g., BPMN) and analyzing data using SQL, Excel, or BI tools

to support decision-making

  • Direct experience with Azure DevOps/Boards
  • Experience with Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity

tracking

CERTIFICATIONS & DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE

  • Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, structured products, hedge

funds, and derivatives

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master Certifications is a plus

SOFT SKILLS

  • Excited to design and build a new application
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Familiarity with agile project methodologies
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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