Senior Systems Business Analyst--FX - (US-NJ-Jersey City)

Senior Systems Business Analyst--FX - (US-NJ-Jersey City)

Compensation: $100K - $110K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: TWJA3

The Senior Systems Business Analyst functions as liaison between technical and business user group, specifically the Foreign Exchange group. The main focus will be creating systems requirements and learning the new FX application - FSS Spectrum which will replace the existing CLIENT FX legacy system. The replacement system will allow FX Trading and Operations to handle volume growth The Systems Business Analyst participates in all phases of the systems development life cycle – from project scoping, planning and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation
- Develop clear, concise methodology documents, which require proficiency in workflow analysis, dataflow diagramming, screen design, etc.
- Review and assist with project workflows.
- Review business requirements documents for completeness, clarity, assumptions, issues, etc.
- Facilitate the definition of functional requirements by working with programmer analysts and business users in prototyping and design sessions.
- Translate and present project concepts into effective visual images which clarify design elements and issues for both business and technical audiences.
- Ensure CLIENT methodology is followed for project.
- Provide meaningful feedback in accordance with departmental standards and guidelines.
- Maintain issue log; coordinate and support communications surrounding both systems and business user acceptance for assigned project(s).
- Identify and eliminate miscommunications between business and technical project team members.

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, and/or equivalent work experience.
- 3 to 5 years financial services experience “Foreign Exchange”.

- Foreign Exchange or trading application experience, with any FSS Spectrum knowledge is a big plus
- Basic knowledge of full life-cycle methodology of systems development ; develop business requirements & systems documents; - Exposure to project work and project planning.
- Ability to analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to create presentations using software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ability to use standard desktop tools effectively (Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office).

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