IT Business Analyst

Axiom Path • Jersey City, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity supports a major global financial institution recognized for its disciplined approach to risk management and commitment to operational excellence. The team operates within a collaborative hybrid environment, partnering closely with stakeholders across risk, technology, and business operations. Known for delivering large-scale transformation initiatives, the team values precision, transparency, and continuous improvement, especially within regulatory and risk-driven programs. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful risk and technology initiatives that enhance visibility, governance, and operational efficiency across the organization. You will interact with subject-matter experts and technology teams while deepening domain expertise in enterprise risk solutions and financial systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Business Analyst experience within banking or financial services
• Hands-on expertise in Credit Risk, Market Risk, or Enterprise Risk
• Demonstrated experience supporting full project lifecycle initiatives
• Strong background working within Agile project environments
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Visio, JIRA, and documentation platforms
• Ability to translate complex risk/business needs into technical requirements
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• CBAP, PMI-PBA, Tableau, regulatory exposure (Basel/CCAR)

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and documentation sessions
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications
• Assess existing risk-related business processes and identify opportunities for strengthening or automation
• Partner with development teams to guide solution delivery and ensure business alignment
• Support all project lifecycle stages including testing, training, and deployment
• Facilitate communication between risk teams and technology groups
• Produce documentation, reports, and dashboards that support business decision-making
• Drive Agile activities, ensuring transparency and delivery consistency

What This Job Offers

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