Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

The Sr. Business Analyst / Project Manager will serve as a key contributor within the IT Department, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and driving the implementation of automation and artificial intelligence initiatives across the firm. This role bridges the gap between business operations and technology by converting operational opportunities into technology-driven solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the foreclosure industry and legal services environment, combined with a strong foundation in process improvement, project delivery, and emerging AI technologies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Automation & AI Initiative Development;
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality, mitigate compliance risk, or increase operational efficiency through automation and AI;
• Collaborate with firm leaders and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope for automation and AI initiatives;
• Research, evaluate, and recommend third-party AI platforms and tools that align with firm objectives and industry requirements;
• Partner with developers and the Director of AI to design both functional and technical solutions for automation workflows and new processes;

Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects spanning automation, AI, and IT back-office operations (e.g., infrastructure upgrades, system migrations);
• Define project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables; monitor progress and communicate status to stakeholders and leadership;
• Coordinate resources, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful, on-time project delivery;
• Maintain project documentation including requirements, process flows, test plans, and post-implementation reviews.

Business Analysis

• Conduct current-state analysis of existing workflows and systems to identify inefficiencies and process gaps;
• Document business requirements and user stories to guide technical development;
• Serve as the liaison between firm stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions meet both operational and compliance requirements;
• Analyze and present ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and risk assessments for proposed initiatives;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the foreclosure, mortgage servicing, or related legal services industry;
• Demonstrated knowledge of foreclosure workflows, timelines, and applicable federal and state compliance requirements;
• Proven track record in process improvement, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing measurable solutions;
• Experience working with or managing projects involving IT systems such as case management platforms, CRM, accounting systems, or SQL-based databases;
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities;
• Solid understanding of IT concepts including networking fundamentals, relational databases, enterprise applications, and software development lifecycles;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice versa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with robotic process automation (RPA) platforms such as UiPath;
• Exposure to AI tools, large language models, or AI-driven workflow automation;
• Experience with SQL querying or database reporting;
• PMP, CBAP, or equivalent professional certification;
• Prior experience collaborating with software developers or IT project teams.

We offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.