Business Architect

Job Title: Business Architect

Duration: 12-18 months

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Required Pay Scale: $70-73/hr W2

Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates

W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strong Technical Business Analyst with experience supporting Risk and Finance technology initiatives within a large, complex organization, preferably in financial services. This individual will work closely with technology teams, application owners, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to analyze technical information, evaluate data, document requirements, and support ongoing technology initiatives.

Project Details:

• Work with Risk and Finance technology teams to support ongoing initiatives, analysis, and technology deliverables.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Review and interpret data structures, relational database concepts, and technical documentation.
• Read and understand Python and SQL code to support analysis and collaborate with development teams.
• Use Excel extensively to analyze, organize, reconcile, and report on large volumes of data.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, application owners, and business stakeholders to understand technical solutions and dependencies.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, identify discrepancies, risks, and gaps, and communicate findings.
• Support the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, testing, and implementation activities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and resolve issues.
• Prepare documentation, presentations, reports, and recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate follow-ups, manage competing priorities, and drive assigned deliverables through completion.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, or similar role.
• Proven experience supporting Risk and Finance technology initiatives.
• Understanding of data structures and relational databases.
• Ability to read and interpret Python and SQL code; hands-on coding is not required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience analyzing and working with large datasets.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Some hands-on technical or computer science background.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Previous experience as a software developer or engineer before transitioning into a Business Analyst role.
• Experience within financial services, particularly Risk or Finance technology.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and preparing presentations for stakeholders.
• Experience working with large datasets, technical documentation, and cross-functional technology teams.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)