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