SoHo Dragon represents an investment bank with offices in New York, NY that needs to hire a Business Analyst.

Work Schedule: Hybrid, with 3-4 days per week in the office expected

Seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to work in the COO Office of a large international Corporate and Investment Bank. Play a key role in supporting technology transformation in support of the franchise’s ambitious growth strategy.

SUMMARY:

The BA is a critical role within a very lean and strong team that owns a portfolio of technologies and projects, including Banking’s CRM system, strategic data repository, data controls model and business intelligence tools.

The BA will perform business analysis (including requirements and data analysis) functions in collaboration with front office stakeholders as well as internal partners and other team members.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive delivery of key initiatives through disciplined and effective business analysis, data analysis, and change management
• Requirements analysis responsibilities include requirements gathering and documentation, process analysis and documentation (process flow diagrams), development of user stories and business requirements documents (BRDs), mock-ups of screens
• Data analysis responsibilities include business / financial analysis, reconciliations and monitoring as well as establishment of data processes and controls that promote data integrity
• Support various change management tasks including development of user documents, drafting of change communication memos, and user training
• Provide day-to-day support of business technologies to business users
• Perform ad hoc analysis based on management’s request
• Analyze and identify opportunities for business process improvement and technology efficiencies

Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE:

• BA degree
• 5-7 years’ experience performing the kinds of business / data analysis and quality assurance work described above
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Understanding of Banking and or Capital Markets business
• Excellent Visio and PowerPoint skills
• Strong knowledge of advanced Excel, SQL / VBA a plus
• Experience working with senior business stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate status
• Superior oral & written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with limited supervision
• Strong drive, initiative, and motivation to excel; accuracy and attention to details in work product
• Experience supporting the implementation of technology systems or change management initiatives
• Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment

A FEW PARTICULARS:

• Must be available to work full-time on-site in the Manhattan office.
• Open office floorplan promotes a collaborative team environment.
• This is not a 9-5 job; overtime and flexibility to perform hours work will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Education:

• BA degree