Business Analysis Advisor

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Business Analysis Advisor within PNC's Enterprise Change organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will partner with project sponsors to quickly and efficiently become knowledgeable with the subject matter on assigned initiatives while becoming SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) themselves. They will provide support through the life of a project beginning with the discovery meetings through implementation into production while also identifying opportunities for improvement, evaluating known pain points and process redesigns with the goal of increasing productivity. Possessing a “get-it-done” mentality, they will promote the use of interdisciplinary expertise and will engage appropriate resources throughout the life of a project. In this role, they may develop testing strategies and plans with the project working team to ensure process enhancements, known issue resolutions and/or new software or technology tools function as expected. They ensure that the execution of testing is complete, while also analyzing test results and presenting findings to the project working team. They organize and develop remediation strategies for production issues and provide temporary post go-live support. Additionally, a Business Analyst will perform various ad hoc duties as projects warrant and will apply skills in a consulting role when applicable. A Business Analyst in this role will: • Provide high quality Finance SME services for assigned projects to ensure consistency and quality in the delivery of business objectives leveraging the methodology and best practices. • Lead, manage, develop and perform testing plans for various work streams. • Provide Project Implementation Support including Process Management, Project Management, Effectiveness Measurement. • Successfully lead projects and initiatives through completion and implementation into Production. • Provide leadership for the effective management of Finance projects. • Provide financial accounting support to the Finance Projects under the domain of the FPMO • Provide Consulting, Business Case Justification, Requirements Analysis on assigned projects. • Challenge executive and business sponsors to clearly identify the value of each initiative. • Ensure accounting practices of the business are appropriate and collaborates with Accounting Policy on implementation of new accounting standards that impact the business. • Identify and escalate key risks to management. • Promptly identify and address control matters; maintains sound control processes. • Organize requirements effort, including resources, monitoring, project coordination, and managing changes. • Ensure solution requirements are understood and fulfilled by the technical design and provide support for their implementation. • Establish and maintain relationships with the Finance key stakeholders. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Directs the research, discovery, collection and interpretation of business requirements. Participates in the development and review of complex processes and procedures, workflow analytics and reporting. May provide senior level consultation and communicates with clients and technology teams on business designs, problem solving and business analysis to support project goals and objectives. Consults and recommends the frameworks, methodologies and processes involved in business requirements traceability for business analysis teams. Independently mentors, leads, and coaches other associates to affect knowledge transfer. Oversees the development and maintenance of all applicable policy and procedure documentation. Translates business needs, processes and/or procedures by partnering with applicable experts and business stakeholders to determine and articulate needs. May communicate with senior level stakeholders and technology teams on complex business requirements. Leads multiple business analysis project management processes through planning, quality assurance and effectiveness assessment. Provides direction for the successful deployment of projects. Drives the development, analysis and distribution of complex reporting. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
• Certifications are often desired.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Business Needs
• Business Processes
• Data Analytics
• Decision Making
• Management Reporting
• Prioritization
• Waterfall Model
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Assessment
• Business Process Modeling
• Consulting
• Effectiveness Measurement
• Information Capture
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Project Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Product Business Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Finance SME services for assigned projects to ensure consistency and quality in the delivery of business objectives leveraging the methodology and best practices.
• Lead, manage, develop and perform testing plans for various work streams.
• Provide Project Implementation Support including Process Management, Project Management, Effectiveness Measurement.
• Successfully lead projects and initiatives through completion and implementation into Production.
• Provide leadership for the effective management of Finance projects.
• Provide financial accounting support to the Finance Projects under the domain of the FPMO
• Provide Consulting, Business Case Justification, Requirements Analysis on assigned projects.
• Challenge executive and business sponsors to clearly identify the value of each initiative.
• Ensure accounting practices of the business are appropriate and collaborates with Accounting Policy on implementation of new accounting standards that impact the business.
• Identify and escalate key risks to management.
• Promptly identify and address control matters; maintains sound control processes.
• Organize requirements effort, including resources, monitoring, project coordination, and managing changes.
• Ensure solution requirements are understood and fulfilled by the technical design and provide support for their implementation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Finance key stakeholders.
• Directs the research, discovery, collection and interpretation of business requirements.
• Participates in the development and review of complex processes and procedures, workflow analytics and reporting.
• May provide senior level consultation and communicates with clients and technology teams on business designs, problem solving and business analysis to support project goals and objectives.
• Consults and recommends the frameworks, methodologies and processes involved in business requirements traceability for business analysis teams.
• Independently mentors, leads, and coaches other associates to affect knowledge transfer.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of all applicable policy and procedure documentation.
• Translates business needs, processes and/or procedures by partnering with applicable experts and business stakeholders to determine and articulate needs.
• May communicate with senior level stakeholders and technology teams on complex business requirements.
• Leads multiple business analysis project management processes through planning, quality assurance and effectiveness assessment.
• Provides direction for the successful deployment of projects.
• Drives the development, analysis and distribution of complex reporting.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
• PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more.
• To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level