Business Analyst

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Financial Services
Workflow
Business Requirements Gathering
Finance
Regulatory Compliance
Business Rules
Documentation
SQL
Data Analysis
Reporting
Process Improvement
Decision-making
Facilitation
Requirements Elicitation
Communication
MEAN Stack
Customer Service
Training And Development
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Business Analyst for a Contract assignment in New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner with internal Project Managers to lead a structured discovery phase across business and technology stakeholders.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and discovery workshops in highly regulated financial services environments.
  • Document current-state and future-state processes, workflows, and system interactions.
  • Produce formal requirements documentation, including BRDs and FRDs, aligned with governance and compliance standards.
  • Support sandbox and proof-of-concept evaluations to assess feasibility of proposed solutions.
  • Identify risks, gaps, dependencies, and regulatory constraints impacting delivery.
  • Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Deliver clear discovery outputs and recommendations to support downstream implementation planning.

Required Skills:
  • 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a strong background financial service.
  • Must have a strong understanding of governance and compliance oversight.
  • Ability to translate policies and regulations into business rules, controls, and measurable outcomes that align with Board/System expectations.
  • Hands-on experience supporting technology implementations in regulated settings.
  • Strong experience producing BRDs, FRDs, and discovery documentation.
  • Proficiency with SQL and strong data analysis to support reporting, process improvement, and decision-making; comfort working with large datasets.
  • Experience facilitating discovery workshops and requirements gathering sessions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident working with senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to operate effectively within complex approval processes and regulatory constraints.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience navigating in regulated environments is a big plus

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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