Business Analyst - (US-NY-New York)

Business Analyst - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $110K - $120K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: RTWJA1a
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This is an interface position ......we are looking for someone who can spec out the interface between our application and existing applications. Testing, a back ground in development HTML, Perl, FAME and Shell scripting are preferred. About 10 - 15% of the job is reading code and doing QA, this role would not do the actual development but must understand it in order to write specs. Must have formal BA writing experience. Some understanding of the Financial Domain and Market Data Services & applications experience are important as well.

Responsible for the successful gathering and organization of business requirements for both client and market driven projects related to Financial Product Reporting and Accounting with a focus on derivatives. Perform analysis, design, development, testing, and documentation on new interfaces and enhancements to existing interfaces for business clients. Incumbent may review, confirm, and/or approve elements of the interface development process. Function as a member of Business Analysis team and independently for interface modifications and support. Ensure tasks are completed on a timely basis and conform to specifications, processes and standardized best practices. Position requires some travel.

Responsibilities:
· Participate in the review and analysis of business requirements and the design and development of solutions for new interfaces and enhancements or modification to existing interfaces.
· Review work estimates and schedules for projects. Recommends changes as necessary.
· Create interface and system specification documents to satisfy project requirements.
· Review and/or direct other technical resources in solution effort.
· Assist in creating test plans. Conduct and assist in all phases of testing.
· Participate as a member of the development team in the deployment/implementation of integration solutions.
· Collaborate with project team members and QA on development and customer issues.
· Provide system and applications support to support analysts including issue resolution and document changes to interfaces.
· Participate in code and design reviews and technical presentations to cross functional staff.
· Actively participates in continuous process improvement efforts.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, or technical area or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
· 5+ years of experience in IT solutions development preferably in medium to large corporate environments. Experience in financial applications and business analysis is also required.
· System knowledge of EAI tools like IBM Websphere Transformation Extender (formerly, Mercator or Ascential DataStage TX)
System knowledge may include SQL, XML, Java, C, C++, Excel (macros and VBA), SQL, FIX, XML, XSLT, Perl/shell scripting and the suite of Microsoft applications.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in customer settings and with internal management. Strong active listening, facilitation and presentation skills.
· Strong knowledge of IT software development life cycle methodologies and processes.
· Solid project management skills. Strong time management and prioritization skills.
· Demonstrated analytical capabilities. Prior experience managing customer expectations.
· Ability to deliver specific solutions to general requirements under tight timeline and budget constraints.
· Ability to establish strong business relationships and work effectively with senior business and client contacts.


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