Technical Business Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Technical Business Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in New York, NY .
This role is part of the Wealth Management Monitoring Department, within Non-Financial Risk Technology. This team supports the Risk and Compliance divisions with tools and applications to assist them with their task of monitoring Financial Advisor's compliance with the Firm's policies and procedures.
As a Business Analyst/Data Analyst, you will be responsible for providing business analysis, project management, and data analysis support for building models; eliciting and documenting business requirements, user acceptance testing, data analysis, and product support. The ideal candidate should have the skills listed below, and is a self- driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skills and expertise of those around them.
Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyze, generate Business requirements documents (including Agile user stories, proof of concept models, and supporting documentation)
• Analyze data sets to determine data gaps and work with cross functional teams to bridge the gap
• Liaise with the development team to ensure the product is developed according to specifications
• Conduct Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plan
• Create and manage the overall project plan at the project level; and escalate delays to the program lead.
• Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate stakeholder communication, and manage project risks, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of business solutions.
• Mentor the junior members of the team