Client - Major Financial Firm
Role - Business Analyst / Test
Duration - 6+ months (possible extension)
Location - Tampa, FL
Rate - $59.66/HR on W2 (OT past 40 hours = $89.49/HR)
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Job Description
Individuals may be responsible for analyzing and validating detailed functional specification, defining test cases, writing test scripts, performing User Acceptance Testing on major and minor systems/applications releases across multiple platforms, and facilitating analysis sessions with the stakeholders to define the solution. Ensure testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and stakeholders are fully informed of testing status. Lead, monitor, and report progress of defects until closure. Compile testing results and sign off documentation
Individuals may be responsible for helping businesses in implementation of technology solutions by determining and analyzing the requirements of a project or program, in planning and eliciting requirements, testing requirement solutions, and communicating them to stakeholders and partners
Individuals may be responsible for working to define and implement business strategy and requirements through the collection, analysis, review, reporting, documentation, presentation, and communication of business needs and requirements. Individuals in this group could also be involved in strategic business process modeling, traceability and quality management techniques. These responsibilities may include the generation of regular and special reports and the recommendation of changes in methods or procedures to increase efficiency. Additional responsibilities may also include supporting automated reporting tools and creating customized report solutions, and supplying data for internal groups.
Individuals may be responsible to design/analyze complex data reports to satisfy management requirements. Apply/demonstrate advanced understanding of processes, procedures, and policies for area supported. Possess a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives. Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Influences strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services that have direct impact on the business. Persuade and influence others through developed communication and diplomacy skills with colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
Qualifications:
5 to 10 years of software testing and quality assurance experience
5 to 10 years applicable experience in financial services: business analysis, legal-regulatory compliance, finance / accounting, and project/program management.
Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, computer science, engineering, or related field. Master's degree or MBA highly desired
Requires an in-depth relational database knowledge and advanced working experience on MS Access database, Excel reporting, as well as User Acceptance Testing Skills
Experience working with project management methodology and related planning tools
Experience leading coordinating work against schedules and providing guidance and direction as needed. Experience working directly with clients, providing them with guidance and status, understanding their regulatory/validation requirements, and rendering prompt responses
Experience working with query, configuration management and defect tracking tools used throughout the testing team
Experience working with software product testing and applicable regulatory statutes
Excellent planning skills
Ability to complete assigned responsibilities independently on time and within a fixed schedule
Requires a star performer, self-directed manager with a proven track record of delivering results as an individual contributor and as a leader of cross-functional teams in high-visibility, high-pressure situations.
Requires excellence in executive communication, influencing, and relationship management, targeted to working management teams as well as to C-Level Executives.
Requires excellent analytical, organizational, project management, presentation, problem-solving, and result-driven skills.
Advanced computer software skills including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint and Visio are necessary.
Working knowledge of other systems such as DSMT2, CWM, CDA, Inquiry Framework a plus
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Last updated on Dec 4, 2015