Sr. Business Analyst

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Location-Type: Onsite in NYC, NY. Must reside local to NYC - relocation will not be considered at this time.

Start Date Is: ASAP

Duration: (contract, perm, etc): Full Time Permanent

Compensation Range: 95-115k/yr benefits discretionary performance bonus

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .



Job Description:
This Senior BA role will have a rare seat with both direct exposure to the global Real Estate Investment Committee process and the full deal lifecycle as well as hands-on work with the technology systems and teams building and delivering the critical business data, setting the foundation for our client's future AI and data intelligence initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented analyst to gain exposure to their global real estate platform through a high-profile enterprise initiative.


This is an execution-focused role, the Senior Business Analyst will help design and test process and technology improvements, complete in-depth root cause analyses to resolve system and data issues, and support the quality and reliability of information used by senior stakeholders and decision-makers across the globe. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, organized and detail-oriented and will be motivated to learn about and enhance the client's business.


Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day program operations: manage the defect/enhancement log, participate in support calls, and track issues to resolution. Validate reported data against source systems to catch discrepancies early.
• Translate business needs into structured requirements: lead discovery sessions with stakeholders, document current- and future-state workflows to resolve data quality issues, and flag opportunities for AI and automation.
• Design and execute test plans for system enhancements, data updates, and reporting outputs (including Power BI dashboards), building and executing end-to-end test scenarios that catch issues before go-live
• Trace master data issues to root cause through data lineage and deep-dive diagnostics, engaging the India-based data quality team as needed for further investigation, remediation, and improvement in data quality flags and KPIs
• Maintain core governance artifacts - data definitions, field structures, and business requirements documentation.
• Serve as subject matter expert on the systems supporting data governance and the Investment Committee process: including Dealpath, Reltio, Snowflake, and Power BI, fielding inquiries and recommending process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• 2-5 years in business analysis roles
• Exposure/ experience in real estate industry
• Onsite in NYC, NY. Must reside local to NYC - relocation will not be considered at this time.
• Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition
• Able to manage competing priorities against deadlines
• Strong problem-solving: breaks down complex issues into structured solutions
• Clear written and verbal communication with global stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrix organization
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; adapts quickly to new tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data/reporting tools (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI)
• Background in data governance, data quality, or process improvement
• Experience in fast-paced, execution-oriented settings (consulting, ops, startups)
• Interest in real estate, private equity, or asset management