Business Systems Anlst, TRPIT - 2036

Job Description: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under general direction, the Business Systems Analyst (BSA) gathers business requirements and translates them into functional requirements in order to develop and deliver solutions to satisfy business needs. Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, translation into functional and/or technical system specifications, and writing and executing test plans and test cases. Guides and advises less-experienced Business Analysts (BA). Competent to work at a high technical level of most phases of systems analysis while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Independently interacts regularly with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to gather and analyze business requirements and interpret business needs and issues. Designs solutions that solve moderately complex technical and/or business issues. Translates business requirements into technical specifications used by programmers and designers to develop automated solutions. Meets regularly with programmers and designers throughout development process to ensure accuracy of design and to alter solution when necessary. Updates specification documentation throughout the development life cycle to reflect design changes. Assists Application Management in resolution of production support issues.

* Develops and evaluates alternative solutions and identifies a recommended solution... Works closely with Project Leader (PL) or Senior Business Systems Analyst (Sr. BSA) to strategize on how to gain project team consensus for the most viable option.

* Participates and collaborates in application development and design review sessions to ensure the design supports the use cases and user requirements. In some instances, BSA's may lead these meetings.

* Uses advanced verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of most aspects of the System Development Methodology to develop project documentation and key deliverables and to make technical and non-technical material understandable to business unit clients. Business Systems Analysts are typically responsible for the completion of one or more aspects of the SDM for projects including requirements specifications, use cases, test plans, system test cases, user/training manuals, etc. Facilitates the solution selection and decision making process in conjunction with the business owner.

* Manages the execution of some aspects and/or phases of testing initiatives for moderate to large sized system implementations and/or enhancement projects. This includes writing and executing the test plan and test cases. Responsibility may include coordination of user acceptance testing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* College degree and one year of related work experience, or a minimum of 5 years related work experience required
* Bachelor's Degree preferred
* Prior relevant experience in the Financial Services Industry preferred, specifically with Omniplan and/or Omniplus
* Two to six years of relevant experience working with Systems Lifecycle Development Methodology preferred
* Strong knowledge of SQL preferred
* Minimum of two years of demonstrated successful use of major components of the Systems Lifecycle Development methodology including, requirements gathering and development of functional specifications, development and execution of test plans and management of testing process.
* Must be able to meet with clients in order to gather, document, and analyze system specifications and requirements, work closely with developers and testers in the fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to develop multiple solutions to moderately complex problems and recommend the best solution to the business and project team
* Ability to translate functional business requirements into technical specifications
* Experience with process reengineering
* Knowledge of testing concepts and skilled in formulating test strategies, managing, and executing system testing initiatives
* Strong Knowledge of business processes related to business channel supported
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Process oriented, logical thinker
* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
* Skilled in the use of Visio or other process or flow chart tool
* Strong knowledge of relatio

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