SR. BUSINESS ANALYST (FUNCTIONAL- Light TECHNICAL)

W2 CONTRACT - GC/USC ONLY

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - HYBRID

MUST BE LOCAL TO THE TAMPA BAY AREA

We are seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to join our client's development team to upgrade two legacy systems (trading applications and fixed income). This individual will be responsible for writing system requirements that will ensure the technology solution will meet the needs of the business. Leverages appropriate technical resources. Requires a high level understanding of systems, industry and end-user requirements. Demonstrates subject matter expertise and is able to integrate domain knowledge with an understanding of financial services standards and practices. Is the primary on the most complex or escalated issues and may provide direction and guidance team members. Applies specialized business knowledge and technical skills to significant deliverables and projects that involve multiple IT departments, business units and have enterprise impact. Is able to make judgments and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.

Skills:

Creates detailed business requirements for functional (e.g., business processes, rules) and non-functional (e.g., data, security) capabilities.

Validates test cases to ensure that scripts will evaluate the business function being performed.

Gathers and interprets information from multiple sources (including databases, interviews, etc.) and makes recommendations.

Provides support for application development teams including documenting business processes.

Translates technical concepts to business audience and business information to a technical audience.

Participates in developing estimates and implementation plans for technical solutions.

Partners with team members to develop project schedules, reports and documentation. May be required to act as project lead on small to medium projects and/or provide direction to others on the team.

Works with User Experience / Design resources to help visualize requirements into prototype.

Understands and applies principles in risk management, issue tracking and change management.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.