IT Business Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking an initiative-taking IT Business Analyst for an opportunity in Richmond, VA

Position Title: IT Business Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Monday- Friday (5x8)

Candidate who is authorized to work independently

Pay Range: $48- $53/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc).

Job Description:
Business / Data Analyst - Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.

Expertise in Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking skills

Strong communication and presentation skills (both to technical and non-technical audience)

Proficiency in connecting dots across various applications and business to understand E2E view

Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)

Proficiency with query tools to aid data analysis - Strong PL/SQL skills - Ability to write and analyze complex queries, stored procedures

Expertise with Microsoft Office suite usage

Experience with Oracle Exadata or 10g and above

Know-how working in Agile/ scrum teams for Prioritization of work and resource assignments

ng Team player who can influence and guide team for success

Works well in a team environment with minimal supervision

Good with identifying priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Know-how effort and financials estimation

Willingness to ask questions and reach out for assistance as required

Project Details: Process improvements for Operations

Scope of work:

Develop design solutions, test scenarios, and ensure the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces. Contributes to story refinement/defining requirements. Participates and guides team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle. Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.

Top 3 skills

1. Business and Data Analysis
2. SQL
3. Agile
Other Required Skills: Business / Data Analysis. Oracle SQL / PLSQL

Deal Breaker Items: No SQL Knowledge

Preferred Skills:

1. Strong business knowledge with Wholesale Credit products & Client Onboarding / KYC
2. Familiarity with Enterprise data standards and data quality remediation processes
3. General understanding of client data and how it's used and
Characteristics of a top performer : Works independently with minimal supervision, Ability to effectively communicate across organization depending on audience i.e. in Tech speak (detail) and business speak (exec summary)

Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree

Desired Skills: Good to have: Eclipse or NetBeans Project Management; Test NG; Version Management' Web Services Testing

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: (Business Analyst, Data Analyst, SQL, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, NoSQL, Banking Domain)

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233306 when responding to this ad.