Business Analyst / Project Manager

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional organizational and workflow design skills.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving expertise.
• Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a user-friendly format.
• Effective leadership capabilities to negotiate with and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills, adaptable across all organizational levels.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in business system analysis, requirements gathering, and detailed design of data solutions for Risk Management.
• In-depth knowledge of Risk Management within the Financial industry, including Financial Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, and Operational Risk.
• Expertise in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Data Lifecycle Management.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and strategic business or technology initiatives.
• Ability to conceptualize, design, and manage solutions at multiple levels (e.g., conceptual vs. logical vs. physical data models, strategic vs. tactical planning).
• Strong understanding of data management principles based on the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) for data-centric project design and implementation.
• Familiarity with evaluating, recommending, and integrating vendor-supplied solutions within enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Cloud/AWS databases and data integration methods is an advantage.

Experience

• 3–5 years of business analysis experience, particularly in gathering requirements for data management projects.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing all phases of project delivery for data-driven business or technology solutions, including exposure to solution design, development, and implementation.
• Track record of effective stakeholder engagement and communication with senior management.

Essential Job Functions

1. Documentation & Analysis:

   • Develop, own, and maintain comprehensive documentation for Risk Technology and its dependencies across teams, tools, applications, and processes.
   • Conduct system and process analyses to gather and document precise and actionable requirements.

2. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Act as the primary liaison with product owners, planning, prioritizing, and managing backlog and project deliverables.
   • Ensure timely delivery of solutions that align with requirements.
   • Collaborate effectively with technology, business, and vendor stakeholders on both project work and business-as-usual (BAU) efforts.

3. Solution Design & Delivery:

   • Partner with delivery teams to design robust, scalable solutions that exceed expectations.
   • Ensure all deliverables align with the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Data Management Office (DMO), and other organizational standards.

4. Subject Matter Expertise:

   • Build an in-depth understanding of Risk data and application solutions, serving as a trusted SME for related tools, applications, and processes.
   • Provide guidance on product, process optimization, and data-centric solution improvements.

5. Relationship Management & Reporting:

   • Establish strong, trust-based relationships with product owners and key stakeholders.
   • Prepare concise, impactful status reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
   • Maintain communication with developers and end-users to ensure quality and alignment of deliverables.