Senior Business Analyst - Vice President

Guggenheim Partners•New York, NY

About The Position

Guggenheim Securities Information Management (GSIM) is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join its Business Engagement team. The role works with business leaders, clients, IT teams, and development teams to define requirements and support the delivery and implementation of technology solutions for investment banking. The successful candidate will bring investment banking and/or sales and trading experience, strong customer focus, and expertise in requirements management, along with familiarity with investment banking technology solutions. The position is expected to be based in the New York office Tuesday through Thursday. The stated annual base salary is $175,000. Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as location and experience; the stated amount reflects base salary only, and total compensation may include incentive compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, information technology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the investment banking industry.
Strong understanding of investment banking products, processes, and technology solutions.
Proven experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Experience with business process modeling and workflow analysis.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in investment banking.
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Business analysis certification such as CBAP or PMI-PBA, or a related certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business leaders, clients, and IT teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
Develop business requirements documents, functional specifications, and use cases to support technology solution development and implementation.
Conduct vendor evaluations and manage request-for-proposal (RFP) processes.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
Conduct gap analysis and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide subject matter expertise on investment banking processes, products, and technology solutions.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate requirements and project updates.
Work with development teams to deliver solutions on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and support implementation of new systems and enhancements.
Maintain client and stakeholder relationships, meeting their needs and managing expectations.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advances in investment banking technology.