Sr. Technical Business Analyst: investment/portfolio mgmt tools, internal biz apps, cloud, APIs, DW, SQL, PowerBI (gather/doc re - Los Angeles
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KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Technical Business Analyst: investment/portfolio mgmt tools, internal biz apps, cloud, APIs, DW, SQL, PowerBI (gather/doc reqs including data models)
Summary
The Sr. Technical Business Analyst provides strategic business analysis services to business partners and technology. This pivotal role bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, and documenting technical requirements to ensure all solutions align with the firm's strategic goals.This role is crucial for understanding and documenting the capabilities needed to address business challenges effectively.
The role involves reviewing assigned business processes from end-to-end to identify and address operational, financial, and technological risks, as well as opportunities to improve efficiency. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, from leading small to mid-size data-focused projects to collaborating with other project managers on larger, more complex projects related to operational business functions.
The role requires a solid understanding of business requirements, documentation and software development processes. This position works closely with the technology application verticals collaboratively to interface with key stakeholder groups.Thus, establishing and maintaining good relationships through strong communication is of high importance, as this role involves leading meetings with front/back-office professionals, leadership, vendors, and Information Technology personnel.
The incumbent is highly skilled in leading and navigating focused discussions and efficiently achieving desired outcomes.
As a Senior Technical Business Analyst, you'll be at the heart of technology innovation within the asset management space. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge solutions that drive real business impact while being part of a highly collaborative and fast-paced team.
Responsibilities
Lead the elicitation of technical business requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and collaborative sessions with internal stakeholders (across front/middle/back-office) and external technology vendors.
Solution design and validation while working with IT architects, developers, and third-party vendors to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment with the firm's IT strategy.
Analyze and document the integration of various enterprise systems (data warehouse, financial reporting, portfolio management systems) and provide recommendations for technical improvements.
Map, review, and optimize business processes in relation to technical solutions, identifying areas for automation and efficiency. This includes recognizing patterns and conceptualizing processes.
Communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Identify, create, and facilitate process design changes by conducting complex business and systems process analysis and design, focusing on quality improvement and data management to ensure data reliability and validity. Develop process improvements or re-engineering strategies, recommend eliminations where necessary, integrate new systems and processes with existing ones, and partner with internal clients and vendors to ensure systems provided align with long-term business strategies.
Develop comprehensive documentation, including process flows, data models, use cases, technical requirements, and user stories, ensuring clarity for development teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with developers to implement the requirements, develop test plans, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), and provide necessary guidance to testers during QA process.
Stay current with needs and strategies; utilizing formal and informal written communication methods (for example, emails, PowerPoint presentations, executive updates, task lists, updates) to communicate updates and findings; and facilitating project meetings and presentations to all types of diverse audiences (for example, senior management, Customers, technical staff).
Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating project documentation; managing project scope; adjusting schedules when necessary; determining daily priorities; ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones; following proper escalation paths; and managing client and vendor relationships.
Analyze and evaluate business requirements, consulting with personnel from various departments to identify opportunities for developing technical solutions that automate and improve business processes. Balances the requirements and needs of multiple departments/divisions to identify the best technical solutions.Participates in developing strategic plans for systems and applications.