Senior Business Analyst

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Detailed Job Spec

• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry, marketplaces and preferably products.

• Advanced knowledge of multiple end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development and conversion methodologies.

• Knowledge of the tools, techniques and principles used in application development in objective-oriented development or other relevant technology related to the application architecture.

• Proficiency in business modeling and requirements definition disciplines through Unified Modeling Language (UML), use cases, etc.

• Proficiency in quality management methods, tools and technologies and Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language.

• Expertly researches and documents client needs, technology or regulations related to system design, enhancement and acquiring hardware or software that will impact multiple platforms and/or applications.

• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.

• Defines product scope, objectives, and requirements. Defines specifications and data models for product development and testing.

• Creates detailed specifications from which programs will be written.

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, team, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills.

• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources.

• Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take.

• Ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is successfully completed.

• Writes test plans and test cases to ensure enhancements made to applications meet client needs and application integrity is maintained.

• Conducts a variety of tests such as system, integration, readiness, and acceptance tests. Conducts tests using client data to be certain client needs will be met.

• May play a key role in training client and technical support personnel on enhancements, new systems, or procedures. Training may be delivered one-on-one as knowledge transfer or in a classroom setting depending on number in audience and client preference.