Business Analyst with FINRA/CAT - Sumeru Solutions

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst with a robust technical background to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that our projects meet both functional and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Technical Analysis: Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis to support business decisions and identify trends.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions.
• Project Management: Assist in project planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, and technical designs.
• Testing: Develop and execute test plans to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst with a strong technical background.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Java).
• Tools: Experience with business analysis tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Able to triage breaks, identify where the break is coming from, and work with the proper parties to resolve
• Technical writing - able to take notes from developers and apply updates to existing documentation
• JIRA familiarity - able to open JIRA tickets for developers when needed and maintain organization within JIRA
• Reg reporting/Compliance experience (FINRA, CAT experience a huge plus)
• Familiarity with Cucmber or other BDD approach
• Familiarity with SQL
• Experience with execution and/or order management systems
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.