business analyst

Job Title   : Business Analyst Location   : Onsite/New York, NY Duration   : 6 Months(Contract)

Description: Major Responsibilities: Take complete accountability and guide all projects under ownership through the business analysis lifecycle to achieve successful implementation, on time with quality. Prepare and contribute to any project deliverables scope documents, requirements, project plans, test plans, communication plans, standard operating procedures, etc. Keep project management informed at all times. Use any tools that are appropriate. These include project status reports, meeting minutes, and face to face meetings. Perform business analysis to understand the requirements for all IT projects that help to improve efficiencies for new and existing applications related to the Operations department. Identify, document and manage risks. Recognize issues and proactively create solutions to mitigate adverse impacts. Identify, document and remediate gaps in processes and ensure the alignment of IT department with internal guidelines and industry best practices. Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related business discipline(s). 5-7 years work experience with IT or process engineering Process mapping/ process improvement experience Simple SQL query knowledge Experience as a business analyst working with SAP, Murex, AcadiaSoft, or other finance and accounting applications would be a plus Experience of automated financial reconciliations. Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills High motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently and in team environments Effective presentation skills, combined with extreme attention to detail Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills Collaborative team player and relationship builder