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Systems Business Analyst II – Data Protection

Systems Business Analyst II – Data Protection

CompanyBrown Brothers Harriman
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, USA, New York, NY, USA
Salary$120000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree and/or related work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in technical systems projects, such as system upgrades, conversions and enhancements, preferably at a financial services company
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills required, including proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and graphs
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment
  • Takes ownership and follows through on tasks; results oriented
  • Strong organizational skills to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Creative thinking; intellectual curiosity
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all audiences
  • Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Ability to create presentations using software such as Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Ability to use standard desktop tools effectively (Outlook, Microsoft Office)
  • Ability to analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Exposure to project work and project planning, as well as project management software
  • Working knowledge of Jira and/or Space ObServer a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead small to mid-size projects and assist project managers on larger more complex initiatives
  • Define and document business systems requirements
  • Ensure technology solutions enhance and support business operations while meeting data protection requirements
  • Lead effective meetings to gather, validate and document business requirements and workflows
  • Analyze data, research issues, and contribute to design solutions
  • Lead and/or participate in user acceptance testing, training, and implementation of new systems and applications
  • Develop clear, concise project documentation, which requires proficiency in interviewing skills, workflow analysis, dataflow diagramming, screen design, etc.
  • Facilitate the definition of functional requirements by working with systems partners and business users
  • Translate and present project concepts into effective visual images and presentations
  • Translate system workflows into system configuration
  • Recognize patterns in complex information and identify key issues
  • Identify gaps between business requirements and existing or proposed design solutions
  • Perform detailed data analysis to support root cause definition and design solutions
  • Participate in development of test strategy and planning; lead and/or participate in test execution and document results
  • Assist the Project Manager in defining project scope
  • Assist in the preparation and tracking of project plans, including work breakdown structure, deliverables and milestones, and deadlines
  • Ensure project methodology is followed and proper documentation is completed within BBH standards
  • Maintain issue log; drive issues to satisfactory resolution within project scope and schedule
  • Identify, mediate, resolve and eliminate miscommunications between business and technical project team members
  • Produce user guides and conduct user training as needed
  • Assist Project Manager in development and tracking of portfolio of projects, including planning, resourcing, status tracking and reporting, vendor management, communication, etc.
  • Work with Systems partners and business user to assist in project prioritization and planning process

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Jira and/or Space ObServer a plus