at Apex Systems in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
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"Job#: 2025369
Job Description:
Business Analyst wanted for a true hybrid role ( 3 days onsite in either Atlanta, Georgia or Chicago, Illinois ) .12 month contract.45-48/ hrIf youre interested please reach out to Alejandra ([email protected])Job Description below:Global Banking Technology are looking to recruit a Business Analyst/Product Owner to join their Data Analytics team. The successful candidate will help form the vision, roadmap and goals for the application/projects they will be aligned to, working with business stakeholders and development teams globally, to deliver robust and sustainable business software solutions using agile techniques.They will also be responsible for ensuring requirements are appropriately understood, documented, owned, and actioned.Our team expects excellence, encourages innovation, demands integrity, cultivates trust and teamwork, and promotes diversity and inclusion. That culture, combined with market leadership and a wide array of professional opportunities, enables us to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business.Educational Requirements* Bachelor's Degree in Information/Computer Science or related field* Certification in Project Management/Business Analysis/Agile methodologiesResponsibilities Include* Play a key role in collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their needs and problems, and in cross-referencing business and functional requirements ensuring expectations are clearly understood and satisfied.* Work in partnership with the wider product team to create, prioritize and refine features and user stories from the product backlog for the scrum team, utilizing applicable artefacts and by ensuring there are enough "ready" stories to load the next 1-2 sprints.* Partner with business stakeholders and the scrum team to ensure user stories are delivered in line with business requirements.* Participate in and support capacity planning as well as the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with business stakeholders and technology management.* Collaborate with technology team members, end users, and other stakeholders in the testing of new software programs and applications, including the coordination of UAT.* Review, analyze, and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and features as well as develop testing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.* Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, and end users.* Work diligently to ensure optimum value is obtained by enhancing or improving business processes via integration, or as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.Required Skills* Past experience: Candidate must have 7 years+ experience working as a product owner/business analyst on technical programs and projects in large complex fast-paced environments.* Excellent analytical and project management skills: Candidate must have a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements using agile principles and techniques.* Excellent relationship management, communication, teamwork, and influence skills: Candidate must have the ability to operate at senior levels in both written and verbal communications interacting professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.* Technical capabilities: Candidate must be versed in technical concepts to be able to understand implementation details, including working knowledge of relational databases as well as have moderate SQL skills to self-sufficiently query and analyses data. Development background is a plus.* Excellent written communication skills and spoken English:Candidate must be able to package complex concepts into simple and easy to understand presentations for socialization with business stakeholders and technology management.* Demonstrate self-motivation: Candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.* Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently: Candidate can manage time sensitive issues, prioritize multiple workstreams and projects concurrently and articulate thought process for decision-making without comprising quality.* Working posture: Candidate should have the ability to work in a hybrid environment.* Proficient with MS Office applications: Excel, MS Project, Visio, Word, and PowerPointDesired Skills* Prior experience of working in the financial services industry.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.PDN-9be126f4-ae0c-4515-9ad3-c5c19566853f"
