Technical Business Analyst

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Translate business requirements into functional and technical requirements for delivery within agile and/or hybrid model Write, review, and enrich user stories and epics as needed to support backlog refinement and grooming Dive into our data, reviewing existing stored procedures, design data migration plans, and test/validate data migration Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams Support the current valuation tool, by troubleshooting with the Support team and coordinating with the software vendor to build and test product enhancements on implementation Provide ongoing support and enhancements to existing valuation systems Monitor data quality metrics and implement remediation strategies Clearly and concisely communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders Train business users by preparing guides, materials, and hosting training sessions CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners • Proactively ask questions about the requirements or business' needs • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices Continuously seek opportunities to improve our processes and tools QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or other relevant field Master's degree is a plus EXPERIENCE 10+ years as technical business analyst at a hedge fund, private equity shop, or other financial services firm with a focus on pricing tools, portfolio management tools, and/or valuations tools In-depth knowledge of valuation core concepts, processes, and data sources Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices TECHNICAL SKILLS Understanding of Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity tracking Experience with RESTful APIs, data flows, and system integration concepts to support technical discussions and solution design Experience writing SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent Experience with large data sets, including analysis, transformations, and comparisons; familiarity with Power BI as a reporting tool is a plus Proficiency in modeling business processes (e.g., BPMN) and analyzing data using SQL, Excel, or BI tools to support decision-making Direct experience with Azure DevOps/Boards Experience with Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity tracking CERTIFICATIONS & DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, structured products, hedge funds, and derivatives Professional Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master Certifications is a plus SOFT SKILLS Excited to design and build a new application Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work Familiarity with agile project methodologies Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Jobs via Dice