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Position Overview:As a member of the IT group, the contract Business Systems Analyst will play a key role in the build out and implementation of the Compliance, Finance, and Human Resource projects. We are looking for an individual who can conduct analysis of the data, document and manage system requirements, manage integration, guide quality assurance and implementation efforts. The ideal candidate will have excellent business and systems analysis, critical thinking, and communication skills. Prior experience with SQL is required and SharePoint experience is preferred.Responsibilities:Responsibilities of the Business Systems Analyst include:Provide analysis, perform data validation, gather and document business requirementsUnderstand business processes, identify problems and opportunitiesInitiate resolution to incidents via our bug/enhancement tracking system and follow-up to ensure completion of tasks needed to resolve problemsUnderstand the client's business needs and integration points beyond the immediate requirementsCapture business and systems requirements, analyze at code and data levels such as data mapping and data conversion, adhere to internal software development life cycle methods (SDLC)Bridge the gap between programmers and end users through clear documentation and concise dialogApproach our internal clients with a customer focusParticipate in developing user acceptance testing and use casesResearch, test and track business issues and software defectsManage project tasks and communicate updates/status to stakeholdersConduct effective meetings and foster technology dialog with business usersQualifications:The candidate should have a minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience working as an IT Business Systems Analyst in the financial services industry. In addition, the position requires:Strong technical background in data integration in the financial services industryMinimum of three years of experience with SQL including query creation and stored procedure troubleshootingSolid understanding of system development methodologies and techniques, and an excellent grasp of database concepts and principlesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong business and technical writing skillsDeveloped analytical and problem solving skillsPrevious direct responsibility for writing structured business requirements, functional specifications, test plans and test casesConsiderable Visio and MS Office application skillsDemonstrated ability to understand complex concepts and to learn quicklyExtensive problem solving skills and the ability manage resources on competing projectsExposure to SharePoint site management and document storage is a plus Keys to the roleExperience in SQL - Stored procedure and query exposureData analysis - person can dig into the dataRequirements gathering & documentation - Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Financial service experience