DescriptionOur client one of the largest financial services firm is seeking a Reference Data BAContract positionDuration: 6months +Location: New York, NY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Business Analyst will help to drive the completion of Business Analysis, Business Requirement Documentation, and Testing to support the successful implementation and delivery of Reference Data solutions within the SFS (Securities and Fund Services in GTS business within ICG). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, systems, and operations requirements. Work with key business and technology stakeholders to help them understand the available Reference Data services, and to identify gaps with their needs. Ensure that all stakeholders are involved in Pre studies and definition phases and that all tasks required implementing a solution are identified in the project plans submitted for approval. Develop and review Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) Facilitate meetings with the appropriate subject matter experts to receive specifics on requirements Ensure that high-level business requirements have been decomposed properly into useable functional requirements Perform analysis to determine and verify business requirements and functional design Lead peer reviews and inspections of requirement documents Manage changes to baseline requirements through a change control process Maintain issues lists, including minutes from design meetings Document functional specifications and SDLC required artifacts Document operational flow of multiple business areas or processes Develop and execute test plans that will ensure business requirements have been met Create test scripts including specific test cases and expected results Balance the needs and foster a relationship between the business and the technology areas Create flow diagrams, structure charts, and other types of system or process representations As appropriate, utilize design tools to create mock screens and prototypes Assist Project Manager with the project plan Assist in the organization and delivery of presentations Utilize standard processes, design and testing tools throughout project development life cycle Ensure deliverables are being met on a timely basis CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Previous Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of practical experience in analysis, design and implementation on successfully implemented projects in the financial services industry Compiling data, defining and documenting business requirements Managing, organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities Preparing and executing test scripts Competencies: Knowledge of Financial Products and Market Data. Specifically Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivative instruments. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office products, MS Project and Visio. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions Quickly grasp and master new requirements and related knowledge Manage tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes Ability to learn/understand some technical implications of system design Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of the project Strong analytical and problem solving skills The candidate needs to have in depth experience with Bloomberg Back Office feeds, ISID+, Reuters feeds, etc. This cannot be someone who just knows how to use a Bloomberg terminal.
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