Business Analyst

Join a leading and innovative organization within the financial services sector, dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions with robust and forward-thinking solutions. This company is at the forefront of driving financial innovation, committed to enhancing customer experiences and operational excellence through strategic technological advancements.

Aquent, a proud partner to this prominent leader, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive significant change and innovation, acting as a crucial link between strategic business needs and cutting-edge technology solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping organizational efficiency and profitability, directly influencing key initiatives that propel the company forward. Your contributions will directly translate into improved processes, data-driven insights, and enhanced strategic alignment across the organization.

In this impactful role, you will serve as a vital bridge, translating complex business challenges into actionable technical requirements. You will collaborate extensively with diverse teams, ensuring that projects not only meet but exceed strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

**Primary Duties:**

* **Requirements Expertise:** Partner with product teams to conduct thorough stakeholder interviews and in-depth data analysis, meticulously crafting detailed Business Requirement Documents, functional specifications, and comprehensive process maps.

* **Strategic Collaboration:** Act as the essential liaison between business leaders and technology teams, expertly translating overarching goals into clear, actionable, and innovative technical solutions.

* **Project & Change Leadership:** Oversee critical project phases, including monitoring project health, diligently managing scope, performing rigorous User Acceptance Testing, and guiding the seamless implementation of new systems.

* **Agile Advocacy:** Apply agile best practices to monitor project backlogs and ensure efficient, iterative development cycles, contributing to a responsive and adaptive project environment.

Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying and resolving process inefficiencies, driving the development of data-driven solutions that enhance profitability, and ensuring every project is meticulously aligned with the company's overarching strategic vision. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead change, innovate solutions, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Proven experience acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements in organizational processes.

* Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and analyze requirements effectively.

* Experience in developing data-driven solutions.

* Proficiency in creating detailed Business Requirement Documents, functional specifications, and process maps.

* Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, translating business goals into technical solutions.

* Experience in project management, including monitoring project health, managing scope, and performing User Acceptance Testing.

* Familiarity with agile best practices and backlog monitoring.

**About Aquent Talent:**

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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