Business Analyst Associate
About The Position
The Technology & Operations Program (TOP) was established in 2000 to develop the next generation of leaders. This two-year program for recent graduates involves four challenging six-month rotations in a specific track, in this case, Business Analysis, before joining a permanent team. Associates will have the opportunity to rotate through various business areas, gaining exposure and visibility across the firm, while benefiting from formalized training and mentorship. Technologists are integral to every strategic decision and investment at AllianceBernstein, collaborating closely with business leaders to enable new and evolving investment strategies, markets, and processes. Business Analysts serve as the 'face of technology' to the business, acting as the liaison between business users and technical teams. They translate business needs into technical requirements, manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder communication, and provide user training as needed. Business Analyst Associates are assigned to diverse teams supporting institutional investors, research analysts, portfolio managers, client relationship managers, traders, wholesalers, and more. Working alongside Senior Business Analysts and Project Managers, they will learn key business processes, AllianceBernstein's products and services, and the technological underpinnings of an investment management firm.
Requirements
- Graduation expected in December 2026 or May/June 2027.
- Bachelor's degree or MBA candidates in Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related fields.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future).
- Keen interest in project management, particularly with the scoping of projects, capturing and documenting requirements, and defining use cases, user interfaces, and testing scenarios.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SQL and/or other programming languages is a plus.
- Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve business processes, enhance decision-making, identify automation opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder communication.
- Provide training to users as needed.
- Learn key business processes.
- Learn about AllianceBernstein's products and services.
- Develop an understanding of how an investment management firm is powered by technology.
Benefits
- Formalized training and mentorship.
- Tuition reimbursement for CFA, MBA and more!
- 1 on 1 career planning and development sessions.
- Opportunity to join multiple Employee Resource and Wellness Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
