Business Systems Analyst --Service Delivery Center - Manager

EY•Dallas, TX

6d•$86,600 - $224,700•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager-level Systems Business Analyst to lead the delivery of transformational technology initiatives for clients across the Banking & Capital Markets sector. This role focuses on bridging business strategy with technology execution, driving system modernization, improving business processes, and enabling scalable, high-performing digital platforms. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful translation of complex business needs into robust technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 6+ years of experience in Business/System Analysis or Techno-functional roles.
Proven experience leading large-scale transformation or system modernization programs.
Strong experience in one or more areas but not limited to: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Payments, Capital Markets, Mortgages.
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Hands-on experience in: API and integration design (REST/JSON), Data mapping and system interaction modeling, Enterprise architectures and cloud-native solutions.
Strong knowledge of: Testing strategies (SIT, UAT, regression, end to end), Backlog management and delivery frameworks.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly insights.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on outcomes.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

Moves beyond execution to ownership of end-to-end delivery and outcomes.
Drives solution thinking, not just requirement gathering.
Plays a key role in client relationship management and account growth.
Sets standards, mentors teams, and influences practice-level best practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic liaison across business and technology teams, driving executive stakeholder alignment, facilitating discovery and design workshops, and influencing decision-making through data-driven insights.
Lead the end-to-end requirements lifecycle from discovery through delivery.
Establish best practices for requirements documentation, traceability, and governance across projects.
Drive system discovery, including data mapping, interface definitions, and API (REST/JSON) specifications.
Partner with architects and engineering leads to design scalable, cloud-ready solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Lead discussions on system integrations, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies.
Lead Agile delivery and governance by facilitating sprint ceremonies, driving backlog prioritization and roadmap planning, and proactively monitoring progress, risks, and release readiness to ensure alignment with business priorities and strategic objectives.
Drive end-to-end quality and delivery assurance by defining comprehensive testing strategies, validating requirements and design integrity, and managing change processes with clear stakeholder communication
Leverage data analysis to drive business decisions and product strategy, delivering actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations.
Lead and mentor junior analysts while driving team accountability, enforcing delivery best practices, and collaborating effectively with distributed and offshore teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Drive post-deployment performance monitoring and continuous improvement by identifying enhancements, capturing stakeholder feedback, and ensuring sustained value realization.