Finance/Mortgage Business Analyst

5757 - Senior Business Systems Analyst 

Location: Minneapolis, MN 

Duration: 6 months Contract-to-Hire

Rate: Competitive

 

Role:

Serves as the highest level technical contributor with expertise in supporting application development in the Systems Domain. Responsible for defining requirements by using system requirement definition, case development, conceptual and logical modeling, and class diagramming. Acts as a technical resource for other business systems analysts and may coach and mentor them with their technical skills. Acts as a liaison between application development and business units to provide analytical support and consulting on complex projects to ensure system and business requirements are clearly documented and understood during the design and development of the application. Devises and/or modifies procedures to solve the most complex technical problems related to application development. Responsible for conducting data analysis. Assists predictive model developers, data architects and other team members to ensure development efforts meet data quality requirements as defined by the projects.

 

Principle Aptitude:

Work may be of a project-oriented as well as ad hoc nature  and the exact nature of the tasks may be defined either by leadership or by employee herself/himself.  Understands company goals and practices and applies them when resolving a variety of problems. Uses judgment and creativity and sound technical knowledge to obtain and recommend solutions. 

 

Principal Accountabilities:

Will determine new methods and develop new procedures for accomplishing work.  Provides work direction and assigns tasks to lower level employees. Work is at the highest level and requires an evaluation of all known methods, company practices and goals. Identifies or creates solutions that are likely to contribute to the development of new company concepts. Interfaces with all levels of management to negotiate project priorities and outcomes.

1. Responsible for conducting data analysis of both SAS and relational structures.

2. Responsible for conducting data analysis on ill-structured data sources and defining the mapping of these sources to highly structured targets such as databases and XML (a.k.a. tape cracking).

3. Tracks, reports, researches data and process related issues and proposes solutions.

4. Researches and proposes ETL, SAS, data profiling, data quality and relational database tools and utilities to facilitate and support data analysis.

5. Works with data stewards and process owners to resolve data issues in source system as well as integration/ replication issues. 

6. Works with the data warehouse, analytical model, business process and supporting teams as necessary to understand, document, and validate data flows, data relationships, and data timings across these systems.

7. Works closely with the data architects, database developers, data analysts, and ETL developers to propose and design complete integration solutions.

8. Works closely with the data architects, database developers, and ETL developers to propose and design automated data quality solutions and exception processes and reports

9. Provides data analysis on a project and ad-hoc request basis.

 

Capabilities:

1. Domain knowledge (mortgage business)

2. Knowledge of  data platforms (ORACLE, MS SQL Server, IMS) and database programming languages

3. Understanding of enterprise data architecture principles

4. Working knowledge of the replication process between databases

5. Working knowledge of the ETL process

6. Working knowledge of  data profiling and data cleansing

 

Technical Capabilities & Department Specific Accountabilities:

Minimum: Strong SAS background, detail oriented, knowledgeable about Oracle and SQL Server platforms, strong SQL and query tools background, knowledgeable about data modeling, and knowledgeable about SAS analytic modeling, methodology, and reporting in RCG, knowledgeable about Excel, text files, and other data file formats.

 

Desired: Knowledgeable about data architectures and database technologies.

Good working knowledge of UML

Experience with Trillium or FirstLogic.

Understanding of meta-data.

Experience with IMS. 

 

Organizational Competencies:

Customer Service Orientation: Makes a commitment to ensure that a customers needs are met by taking personal responsibility for service and quality. Appreciates that how each customer views satisfaction may vary depending upon their specific needs. To the extent that it is reasonable, goes the extra mile to make sure that each individuals needs are met. Follows up to monitor satisfaction and responds to additional requests or problems quickly.

Communication: Tailors the information to appeal to the level and interest of others (e.g., appeals to reason, data, uses concrete examples) and prepares for others questions or reactions.

Teamwork: Provides constructive feedback to the team, suggesting actions to improve individual and team performance. Assists the team to accomplish its goals beyond his/her assigned work.

Knowledge Application: Outlines potential cost/savings outcomes of technology use. Troubleshoots or addresses significant limitations or problems of technology applications.

Business Acumen: Understands how the BIMD group operates and how his/her role meets customer needs and creates value.

 

Level-Specific Competencies:

Flexibility: Decides what to do based upon the situation. Adapts working style to fit the environment, group, or project.

Problem Solving: Uses several analytical techniques to break apart complex problems into component parts. Uses several analytical techniques to identify several solutions and weighs the value of each.

Initiative: When faced with critical problems or issues, acts decisively but with good understanding of the risk involved

Professional Development: Takes initiative to work on challenging or ?stretch? work assignments. Takes full advantage of opportunities to develop his/her skills. Uses feedback constructively to improve performance.

 

Education & Experience:

Education level: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Total years and type of prior related experience: 8+ years related experience

4+ years SQL experience.

2+ years SAS experience.

 

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5768 - Senior Business Systems Analyst 

Location:  Minneapolis, MN

Duration: 6 months Contract-to-hire

Rate: Competitive 

 

Role:

Serves as the highest level technical contributor with expertise in supporting

application development in the Systems Domain. Responsible for defining

requirements by using system requirement definition, case development, conceptual

and logical modeling, and class diagramming. Acts as a technical resource for other

business systems analysts and may coach and mentor them with their technical

skills. Acts as a liaison between application development and business units to

provide analytical support and consulting on complex projects to ensure system and

business requirements are clearly documented and understood during the design

and development of the application. Devises and/or modifies procedures to solve the

most complex technical problems related to application development. 

 

Principal Accountabilities 

Will determine new methods and develop new procedures for accomplishing work.

Provides work direction and assigns tasks to lower level employees. Work is at the

highest level and requires an evaluation of all known methods, company practices

and goals. Identifies or creates solutions that are likely to contribute to the

development of new company concepts. Interfaces with all levels of management to

negotiate project priorities and outcomes. 

 

 Capabilities:

(1) Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise team members

(2) Ability to manage multiple & complex business systems analysis projects and

apply expert knowledge of business and technical processes

(3) Ability to work with business representatives and apply business expertise to

ensure quality and accuracy in systems analysis

(4) Ability to understand and leverage the IT and business vision and strategy to

support solution definition

(5) Strong awareness of organizational needs and be able to act as a liaison

between business sector and the application development teams

(6) Ability to provide a big picture view and translate business and system

requirements into system deliverables

 

Organizational Competencies:

Customer Service Orientation: Knows the customer?s business and/or seeks

information about the real underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially

expressed and not obvious to others. Matches those needs to available (or

customized) products and/or services to meet those needs. Negotiates to resolve

customer issues by seeking win-win solutions that add value to the customer.

Communication: Develops unique strategies to promote the effectiveness of the

group. Maintains clear and open communications with project teams members and

customers.

Teamwork: Creates a climate of collaboration and teamwork among team members

and customer groups. Ensures that all members of the team and those with whom

they interact build relationships and trust to achieve business objectives.

Knowledge Application: Is able to effectively relate his/her technical expertise to

varying organizational needs; knows when and how the technical content can be

legitimately tailored to fit different departments and customer needs.

Business Acumen: Efficiently applies topical knowledge and expertise to make

significant solutions for customer groups and the entire business. Recognizes the

value of a multi-industry perspective and applies best practices to create innovative

solutions.

 

Level-SpecificCompetencies:

Flexibility: Determines process and priorities based on the requirements of a

situation. Quickly adapts approach as the situation changes.

Problem Solving: Applies a systematic problem-solving approach to gather needed

information, evaluate alternatives, develop contingencies, and prioritize actions.

Generates sound solutions for complex business problems; anticipates obstacles

and establishes next steps. Works with the customer to involve the right people;

solicits input, knows and plans for stakeholder impact.

Initiative: Sees the opportunity to act and make a difference. Takes the initiative to

do so without over-analyzing or waiting until it is too late. Willing to accept short

term solutions that meet critical and immediate needs, but may not be perfect for the

long run so that projects and systems can move forward.

Professional Development: Takes full advantage of opportunities to develop his/her

skills; pursues development opportunities both within and outside the IT area.

Establishes challenging developmental goals to expand capability and to take on

new and more advanced work roles 

 

Education & Experience:

Education level: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Total years and type of prior related experience: 8+ years related experience

 

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5817 - Business Analyst

Duration: Permanent

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Rate: Competitive



The BA supports the business in defining the business opportunity and what is needed actualize the opportunity.  The BA is responsible for the success of the Requirements Definition (RD) Process including business requirement definition, use case development and conceptual and logical modeling (as needed).  The BA understands business, operational process and technology environments, application capabilities and general architectural constraints, and is capable of leveraging and successfully applying this information to bring the best business-focused solution forward.

 

Principal Accountabilities

Principle duties and responsibilities of this job classification and percent of time typically spent performing each:

1. The BA works closely with Business Representatives (SMEs), Business Process Analysts, Business Technology Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, Data Analysts, Marketing and Trainers to:Elicit business requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirement workshops, use case review or other applicable approaches Writes clear, concise and traceable business requirements Provide analytical support ensuring business requirements are clearly documented and understood during the design and development of the applicationEnsures requirements are implemented within the defined solutions, and Support rollout communication and training efforts

2. Primary interface with the various system and operational areas consuming business requirements

3. Supports the definition of UAT and Integration Test Plans and facilitates User Acceptance Testing planning and execution

4. Identifies the sources of business data and how the data is used and interacts with business processes and business systems

5. Identifies and determines the impact to change requirements on scope and dependent requirements

6. Estimates task efforts and anticipated durations for Project Plan

7. Drives Integration Requirements by analyzing business integration points across PBSM/CM product/price/process change projects and developing business integration (cross process and business systems) requirements.

8. Apply resident expertise in the business functions and their processes and business system solutions, which need to support product/price/process change

9. Works closely with PM to track and manage issues, risks, mitigations strategies, and all changes.

10. Provides work direction to various team members (project resources) as required and necessary

 

Total years and type of prior related experience:

Minimum 6 Years within a financial service industry 4 Years of Business Analysis or Business Process Analysis 3 Years of Business Requirement and Process Modeling 1-2 Year of System or Data Analysis 1-2 Years of applied Project Management activities

Desired 4-7 Years within the Mortgage Industry with focus in any of the following areas: Product Development, Trading, Operations, Underwriting, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Mortgage Origination/Processing 2+ years in Product Development 2-3 Years System Analysis or Information Technology roles 5+ Years of Business Analysis or Business Process Analysis 3+ Years of Business Requirement and Process Modeling 3+ Years of applied Project Management activities 1-2 Strategic Planning experience

 

Special skills/abilities/competencies required:

1. Significant ability to translate pure business elements and functions as well as technological concepts into language that is understandable to the audiences receiving the information (translates business to technology and vice verse)

2. Sufficient overall knowledge of technology to use internal and external resources of technology assistance effectively

3. Ability to work on multiple, concurrent projects

4. Personal Competencies: Creative thinker Customer Focused Must be adept in working in a multi-functional environment Must be an adept at listening Must be able to resolve conflicts in non-threatening mannerMust be a strong communicator in both verbal and written formatsStrong collaboration and negotiation skills Results oriented and able to drive to options for realization Leadership Strong Organizational skills and a significant ability to manage multiple efforts

 

Position-specific requirements:

Requirements specific to this position Must be able to report to a remote manager Must be able to travel

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment (e.g., office, field, travel, etc.): Limited interstate travel required to various offices Travel between MPLS locations required

Reporting relationships: Attach organization chart Reports to Manager of Business Program Management

 

Education & Experience

Education level: BA or BS degree

Major field of study: Business, Finance, Mathematics, Liberal Arts, Information Systems Management

Certifications or special training needed:

Required: Business Requirement Gathering, Documentation and Analysis Business Process ModelingProject Management practice exposure

Desired: Group FacilitationTechnical WritingProject Management Training

 

Notice:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents.  Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

 

If interested in either of these positions please send resume and rate requirements to ritesh.n.ilink@tajtech.com .  We look forward to working with you soon!

 

TAJ Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.