Senior Business Analyst

Fidelity Investments • Durham, NC

277d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst performs analysis on large data sets for system development projects using large data tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Atlassian JIRA. The role involves analyzing data to ensure systems function according to detailed business requirements using Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies. The analyst designs core product mechanics, builds benefit administration systems, and maintains the regulatory environment. They recommend designs for new systems based on requirements gathered during the analysis phase, interview sponsors and business partners to understand project objectives, use cases, and requirements, and analyze business and data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. The position also addresses operational issues and process improvement needs to accomplish business and client objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst (or closely related occupation) analyzing data and ensuring system functionalities according to established business requirements, using Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies in a financial services environment.
• Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Business Analyst (or closely related occupation) analyzing data and ensuring system functionalities according to established business requirements, using Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies in a financial services environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated Expertise in creating user stories and requirements to drive the design implementation of outbound data and to meet external interface requirements, in a financial services environment.
• Creating visual representations and reports of the data and workflows using Visio.
• Designing and executing test plans to document and validate end-to-end data and user models as per documented requirements.
• Validating output file formats (.txt, .csv, and .xml) using JIRA.
• Performing data analytics querying in databases such as XTRAC, OpenPages, Salesforce, or Invest One using SQL.
• Coordinating projects focused on data automation and process improvements, using Agile tools and methodologies.
• Troubleshooting production incidents using system logs, self-directed analysis, and user or third-party feedback.
• Providing long-term fixes to identify issues by identifying impacted populations, designing intermediate resolutions, and creating documentation.
• Building and developing data analytics tools using Alteryx, Tableau, or Microsoft Power BI.
• Developing data analytics tools to analyze and validate enrollment data file formats, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).

Responsibilities

• Develops file creation strategies across formats.
• Recommends traceability improvements.
• Performs analysis for large, complex projects with assistance.
• Defines and meets delivery goals within a highly matrixed environment.
• Expands or modifies systems to serve new purposes or improve workflow.
• Executes systems analysis for medium-sized projects.
• Analyzes project and product issues, and conducts troubleshooting.
• Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
• Supports complex assignments and multi-phase projects.
• Creates data process flows, plan level provisions, and recordkeeping processes.
• Researches and recommends commercially available software.
• Documents objectives, use cases, requirements, and specifications.
• Diagrams business processes and system workflows.
• Documents specifications describing solutions to meet requirements.
• Documents requirements and creates specifications.
• Participates in the implementation of change management processes.
• Examines business systems, client needs, and processes to document requirements.
• Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects.
• Consults with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
• Makes design recommendations for medium-sized projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree