Mid-Level Business Analyst

Business AnalystPhoenix, AZ (Onsite) An established and growing organization within the financial services industry is seeking a Business Analyst to join its technology team in Phoenix. This is a full-time opportunity supporting software and process improvements within a business that serves financial institutions, lenders, real estate finance organizations, and related clients. The environment utilizes Agile methodologies alongside SQL, SSRS reporting, XML-based document solutions, and business process analysis tools. This role offers the chance to work closely with business leaders, end users, and software development teams while helping shape technology solutions from the ground up. The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems, asking thoughtful questions, documenting requirements, and ensuring technology initiatives align with operational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand beyond traditional requirements gathering into a more strategic, cross-functional role. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of Business Analyst experience Experience working in an Agile software development environment Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills Experience creating user stories and acceptance criteria Ability to facilitate discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with process mapping and workflow documentation Functional testing, validation, or UAT experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Desired Skills & Experience SQL query development SSRS reporting experience XML document generation solutions Mortgage, lending, legal, title, or financial services industry experience Product Owner or project coordination exposure Experience identifying automation opportunities and process improvements What You Will Be Doing Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs Defining business and functional requirements Creating process flows, use cases, journey maps, and supporting documentation Prioritizing initiatives alongside business leaders Working with development teams throughout the software lifecycleSupporting testing and validating completed solutions Identifying opportunities to streamline operations and improve efficiency Tech Breakdown 40% Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering 25% Agile Collaboration & Prioritization 20% Testing & Validation 15% SQL, Reporting & Data Analysis Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-on Business Analysis 10% Project Coordination & Prioritization 30% Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment Partners LLC