Encore Talent Solutions is hiring: Business Analyst in Cincinnati

Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in serving as a liaison between IT, Operations and the business line to analyze non-standard business and user needs, document requirements, and resolve complex system problems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and support for new and existing applications and data feeds.
• Partner with the business unit to develop a solid knowledge base of the business line, including the business plan, products, and processes.
• Coordinate business requirements definition, development, testing, implementation and support for new and existing systems.
• Oversee enhancements in order to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Work with programmers and users to ensure accuracy of enhancements.
• Review operational procedures and methods and recommend changes for improvement with an emphasis on automation and efficiency.
• Identify, research, and analyze production problems, develop solutions, and resolve problems.
• Work with programming resources (in house and third party) to ensure development work is completed to specification.
• Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined.
• Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, ensuring that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience.
• Perform some aspects of Project Management including but not limited to approval gathering, readiness assessments, and other artifacts and controls.
• Create visual representations of business and data processes to understand and analyze workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement changes to optimize processes.
• Collaborate with technical team members and communicate requirements in a way that allows proper technical design.
• Create clear and complete test acceptance criteria and execute testing to ensure accurate output during Unit and UAT.
• Create and execute SQL scripts for ETL/data testing.
• Conduct research and development based on current trends and technologies related to the banking industry, data engineering and architecture, data security, and related topics.
• Plan and work on internal projects including legacy system replacement, monitoring and analytics improvements, tool development, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Must Have: Able to run meetings, Analytical Skills, Data Mapping, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, Process Mapping, Strong Communication Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business/technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills – must be able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to management, business and IT sponsors, and technical resources in language that is appropriate for each group.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills when resolving data related issues or designing new solutions.
• Technical skills – SQL
• Experienced in SDLC and can assist in Project Management. Able to understand release management protocols and manage important tasks for implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Crimes/Financial Industry knowledge