Business Analyst

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: New York
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Business Analyst

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Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Business Analyst for a contract position in New York, NY. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: As part of this role, the individual will manage the delivery of projects within Capital Market.
The Business Analyst will work with potential new internal consumers in defining and
documenting requirements. The role requires interaction with multiple stakeholder groups
throughout the organization. The ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both written
and oral, is essential to the role. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
is critical. The ability to effectively manage challenging circumstances, multiple tasks, good
attention to detail and demanding job requirements are key attributes to success in this position.


Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Plan, manage, lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of requirements throughout the lifecycle of project in working with potential consumers throughout the enterprise
Provide leadership and work collaboratively with stakeholders including business, technology, Data Governance and other team members to support project benefits and changes to business processes, policies and systems across single or multiple Lines of Business (LoB).
Analyzing issues Market Data consumers face with the Security master application and/or security data related questions
Lead a diverse range of stakeholders; communicates effectively by adapting style and technique to a diverse audience
Understand and clarify work packages of each assigned initiative/project inclusive of constraints (time, cost, people resources) and maintain a customer-centric approach
Provide recommendations and direction based on the end to end customer experience when making decisions
Ensures the mechanisms of change management (plans , processes, tools) are in place and effectively executed
Ensures project issues and risks are identified, quantified, managed and tracked. Develops strategies to appropriately mitigate risks. Ensures risks, assumptions and constraints are appropriately communicated and escalated when necessary
Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters
Monitors and controls the project. Proposes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project manager (or Accountable Executive, as applicable) and publishes periodic project status reports.
Under the direction of a more senior Project Manager, directs low to medium complexity projects or provides assistance in managing larger projects.
Typically exercises direct accountability for projects with up to 10 team members
Provides feedback to people managers on the suitability/performance of project team members assigned to their projects
Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering assigned projects and associated deliverables. If managing a sub-project, accountable to the Project/Program manager for assigned activities
Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle and works with matrix business, corporate and IT partners to oversee all phases of the project, and to ensure that related project processes are completed as required (including, as applicable, change management, process management, transition to business/operations, system development, quality management, etc.)
Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day relationships and communications with the
Accountable Executive and/or delegate and with the stakeholders necessary for success of the project.
Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable benefit
Provides leadership and motivation to their project team in order to obtain a high level of cooperation and contribution from all project members
Chairs regular project team meetings to review progress with key constituents. Represents the interests of the project in various project governance and inter-department forums
Manages and/or validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
Develops project artifacts including charter, integrated plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related PM artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards(e.g. Risk, Audit, Compliance)
Assists in the daily management of external vendors to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials.


Qualifications:Previous Experience with Golden Source is a MUST
Experience working with Market Risk and Regulatory related activities
Strong knowledge in Capital Markets asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income and Interest rate derivatives
Strong understanding of Capital markets and regulatory data
Data model experience is an added advantage
Should be comfortable working on subjects related to Security Reference data, Legal Entity/Company, Corporate Actions, and Pricing Data. Should have knowledge of Data vendors and Master Data management solutions.


If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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