Lead Business Analyst

Note: Only candidates form Charlotte, NC or Iselin, NJ or nearby candidate will be shortlisted.

Job Title: Lead Business System Analyst

Location: Charlotte, NC (or) Iselin, NJ (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

CW-Lead Business Systems Analyst

The Lead Business System Analyst oversees the analysis of business and information needs in order to design optimal systems solutions. Working with limited oversight, this job reviews that designed system solutions are appropriate for business needs and consistent with the overall design of the organization's information systems architecture. This job is responsible for managing large projects and processes, while also coordinating efforts among the Business Systems team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides solutions for IT and business management concerning the application of technology to business opportunities, planning and implementation of cross-functional applications.
• Monitors feedback on the use of business applications, enhancing system productivity as needed.
• Translates business requirements into application requirements, while working with all members of the team to execute the application successfully.
• Reviews cost estimates of various system solutions and reviews project plans to provide input into decisions about prioritizing projects and allocating IT resources.
• Engages client teams and explains complex security initiatives in an understandable manner, while also addressing any hesitations or concerns from the client.
• Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of application operations and troubleshooting problems, as necessary.
• Coaches and sometimes delegates work to lower level professionals.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Required Skills

• Candidate must have 8-10 years of experience working with Asset Management firms.
• Candidate must have 3-5 years of experience working on investment performance calculation & reporting projects.
• Candidate must have 3-5 years of experience with projects related to IBOR systems for Asset Management firms supporting all the major asset classes.
• Candidate must be able to query and analyse data using SQL tools.
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in IT/ Computer Science.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Leveraged Loans asset class
• Knowledge of FactSet and Eagle Performance
• Working knowledge of Jira & Confluence
• CFA or CIPM certifications is plus