Business Analyst

CIBC•Chicago, IL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst is a highly skilled and motivated individual responsible for working with stakeholders across the organization as part of a program/project team to successfully develop/design/configure and implement a new system or process. This is accomplished by the Business Analyst partnering with business end users, technical teams, vendors, and other stakeholders gathering and documenting business requirements, documenting current and future process flows, creating use cases and test plans, and planning and managing the user acceptance testing effort for that new system or process. The Business Analyst may lead a team of Business Analysts in their role on a project/program to fulfill some of the key accountabilities below. The Business Analyst works closely with the Program/Project Manager and is expected to use independent judgement and exhibit autonomy when performing daily tasks, proactively address problems and issues within their scope of responsibility as well as identify areas for possible improvements. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site in our Chicago, IL office anywhere between one to three days a week.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a Waterfall or Agile project management environment preferably within the banking or financial services industry
Minimum 8 years experiences as a Business Analyst, preferably at a financial institution
Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Skilled in requirements gathering techniques, including interviews, workshops, and documentation analysis
Skilled in process flowcharting techniques, including the ability to create clear and detailed process flow diagrams using industry standard tools
Experience leading the test planning and management process including test plan development, test case creation, traceability documentation that all business requirements have been met, coordination of test case execution and defect management
Expert communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively engaged with stakeholders at all levels
Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable test cases, project tasks, and deliverables
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Visio
College degree required
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with banking operations, banking regulations, and financial systems is preferred
Experience leading a team of BAs is a plus
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or other industry-standard test management tools is a plus
Professional certification, such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, project managers, and developers to gather and document detailed business requirements
Conduct interviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions to elicit requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business needs
Analyze and validate requirements, ensuring they are feasible and aligned with project objectives
Applies advanced understanding of the business and technology
Analyzes policy, program implementation, and customization requirements to meet client needs and expectations
Create clear and concise process flow diagrams, mapping out current and future state processes
Identify and manage changes to key and non-key controls in project/program scope
Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate process flows and ensure accurate representation of business operations
Develop comprehensive test plans with test objectives and test cases (including negative test scenarios) based on gathered requirements
Coordinate with technology development teams to ensure appropriate test environments are set up and ready for testing activities
Execute and manage test activities including test execution, defect management, and reporting
Collaborate with stakeholders to perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring alignment with business requirements
Work closely with program/project manager(s), providing support throughout each project lifecycle phase
Assist in project planning, tracking progress, and managing project documentation
Identifies and tracks problems – monitors delivery of mitigation
Proactively addresses problems within the scope of responsibility; escalates items beyond the scope
Contribute to project risk and issue management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Creation and distribution of meeting meetings for meetings you lead
Partner with program/project Manager(s) in developing detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
Create a comprehensive plan for business analysis for duration of the project
Monitor project progress against established plans, identify potential risks or issues, and propose mitigation strategies
Uses independent judgment and resourcefulness to determine methods and approaches to work
Ability to understand and represent issues accurately/clearly to drive efficient decision making
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units, functional groups, IT departments, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and coordination throughout the project
Liaise with internal and external sources; acts as an integrator across all disciplines
Apply advanced understanding of the business and technology
Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and presentations to update stakeholders on activity status, and risk and issue resolution
Create comprehensive project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and process flows
Develop and maintain project artifacts, such as the business requirements document (BRD), test plan, and process flows
Assist the program/project manager(s) in preparing status reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate activity status, risk, and issues to senior management and PMO as requested
Continuously evaluate and improve project management methodologies, tools, and templates to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
Identify areas for process optimization and contribute to the development on best practices within the PMO
Provide recommendations for streamlining workflows and implementing standardized project management practices
Proactively identify opportunities to improve productivity, process and tools
Display deep business perspective; comprehensive knowledge across a broad scope of areas across multiple lines of business and/or legal entities within the US Region