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Kforce's client, a mid-sized Austin, TX based global leader in financial technology solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in finance, accounting, or insurance. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and technical development, with a specific focus on navigating complex government tax documentation and regulatory requirements at both state and federal levels.
The ideal candidate has experience as a CPA, fund/product manager, or within the insurance industry and excels at analyzing, documenting, and communicating business requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that support our mission of transforming the financial landscape for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Analysis: Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements, focusing on financial workflows, tax documentation, and compliance-related processes
* Regulatory Expertise: Ensure the development of systems and solutions that adhere to state and federal tax regulations and other applicable financial laws
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between financial subject matter experts, technical teams, and external stakeholders
* Documentation: Create clear, comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), user stories, and process diagrams related to financial systems and tax regulations
* Product Support: Work closely with fund/product managers and other teams to optimize financial products and services
* Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in existing processes, proposing innovative solutions to improve productivity and compliance
* Testing & Validation: Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance processes, ensuring deliverables meet business and regulatory requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Advanced certifications such as CPA or CFA preferred
* 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, fund/product management, or a financial services/insurance-related role
* Strong understanding of government tax documentation and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels
* Familiarity with financial concepts, fund operations, and insurance products
* Proficiency in business analysis tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial and technical concepts for diverse audiences
What We Offer:
* A challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape innovative financial technology solutions
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on growth and development
* Competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce's client, a mid-sized Austin, TX based global leader in financial technology solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in finance, accounting, or insurance. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and technical development, with a specific focus on navigating complex government tax documentation and regulatory requirements at both state and federal levels.
The ideal candidate has experience as a CPA, fund/product manager, or within the insurance industry and excels at analyzing, documenting, and communicating business requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that support our mission of transforming the financial landscape for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Analysis: Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements, focusing on financial workflows, tax documentation, and compliance-related processes
* Regulatory Expertise: Ensure the development of systems and solutions that adhere to state and federal tax regulations and other applicable financial laws
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between financial subject matter experts, technical teams, and external stakeholders
* Documentation: Create clear, comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), user stories, and process diagrams related to financial systems and tax regulations
* Product Support: Work closely with fund/product managers and other teams to optimize financial products and services
* Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in existing processes, proposing innovative solutions to improve productivity and compliance
* Testing & Validation: Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance processes, ensuring deliverables meet business and regulatory requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Advanced certifications such as CPA or CFA preferred
* 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, fund/product management, or a financial services/insurance-related role
* Strong understanding of government tax documentation and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels
* Familiarity with financial concepts, fund operations, and insurance products
* Proficiency in business analysis tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial and technical concepts for diverse audiences
What We Offer:
* A challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape innovative financial technology solutions
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on growth and development
* Competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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