Business Analyst

Business Analyst With Collateral, Capital Markets

Job Location: Quincy, MA Fulltime only

Excellent knowledge of Trade Flows, Security Reference & Market Data, Valuations, Benchmark Data, and designing end-to-end operational data flow architecture.

Development experience in Collateral Management applications is highly desired.

Experience in custody and settlement workflows using SWIFT for security & cash movements.

Proven experience implementing financial systems using standardized SDLC methodologies and tools (e.g. AGILE).

Superior verbal and written communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills.

Very strong management, project management and leadership skills.

High Level of proficiency in Excel, Access, VBA and Visio tools would be desired.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead very complex and challenging business/system requirements working session by facilitating strategic user meetings.
• Work with business team to understand requirements and develop wireframes and articulate the vision to the development team and oversee end-to-end development lifecycle.
• Responsible for designing and executing an end-to-end data and process flow working with both the business and development team. Establishing end-to-end connectivity across the eco-system including SWIFT.
• Decompose abstract and complex details/concepts into business and functional requirements that can be understood by the stakeholders (i.e. end users, developers, testers, etc.)
• Document project requirements and other project related documents with clear and concise language consistent with methodology framework.
• Work with the project team to develop and manage project plans including issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Consult with users, developers, testers, and implementation specialists.
• Direct the development of end user training plans, (business level) user acceptance test plans, and implementation plans; communicates to senior management and business representatives.
• Instruct, guide and supervise project team in the resolution of issues, risks and impediments.
• Partner with technology and business managers providing overall strategic leadership in developing and maintaining disciplined processes.
• Ensure governance with the project methodology standards, documentation, and approvals (e.g. project artifacts, tollgates, etc.)
• Manage participation from required stakeholders to ensure accurate deliverables.
• Manage cross team dependencies with other business and IT areas