# 41,734 Business Analyst Jobs (September 2026) - Apply with AI > Browse verified Business Analyst jobs. Explore 41,734 active Business Analyst roles updated daily. Apply in one click with the LiftmyCV AI Agent. Canonical HTML: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/business-analyst-jobs/ Markdown: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/business-analyst-jobs.md Site: https://www.liftmycv.com/ 41,734 Business Analyst Jobs (September 2026) - Apply with AI Current openings for business analysts span a range of industries and specializations. Expect to see positions focused on everything from IT project management and data modeling to financial forecasting and operational efficiency. Create an account to explore the full feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent. ## Expert Marina Galkina, Senior HR Manager, Lead Tech Recruiter, and Career Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-galkina-148b93224/ "The demand for Business Analysts in 2026 is less about generalists and more about specialists. Whether it's for a finance, tech, or healthcare firm, employers want to see specific domain knowledge. We're also seeing a clear preference for BAs who are technically self-sufficient—people who can write their own SQL queries or model data in tools like Power BI. The role is shifting from a pure liaison to a data-driven problem solver who can bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution." Marina's Market Take Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter ### How to Land a Business Analyst Job in 2026 The title "Business Analyst" covers a wide range of functions, and a successful job search in 2026 depends on targeting a specific lane. Companies aren't hiring for generalists. They're looking for a Technical Business Analyst who understands the software development lifecycle, a Data Business Analyst proficient in SQL and visualization tools, or an Operations Analyst skilled in process mapping and improvement. The first step is to clarify which of these roles your experience truly aligns with. Your positioning must be sharp and unambiguous. If you're targeting technical BA roles, your application materials should highlight your work with engineering teams, creating user stories in Jira, and documenting system requirements. For data-centric positions, foreground your ability to query databases with SQL, build dashboards in Tableau or Power BI, and present findings that influenced business decisions. For roles focused on process improvement, emphasize experience with methodologies like Six Sigma or your ability to map workflows using BPMN. Vague applications get ignored. Instead of just listing responsibilities, your resume should prove your specialization with concrete examples. A financial services firm will care more about your experience with financial modeling and regulatory reporting than your work on a software launch. A tech company, on the other hand, will focus on your ability to translate product needs into technical specifications. A targeted job search means using precise keywords to find roles that match your lane, from 'Salesforce Business Analyst' to 'Supply Chain Analyst'. LiftmyCV’s AI can help prioritize applications to roles requiring specific skills and automate submissions to your best-fit opportunities. ### Writing a Business Analyst Resume That Gets Noticed Your resume must show how you translate business needs into technical solutions and measurable outcomes. General descriptions of your duties aren't enough. Instead of just listing responsibilities, focus on the results of your analysis. Did you identify a process improvement that saved money? Did your requirements gathering lead to a successful product launch? Quantify these achievements whenever possible. Be specific about the tools you've mastered, whether it's **SQL** for data querying, **Tableau** or **Power BI** for visualization, or **Jira** for managing user stories in an Agile environment. The difference between a weak and a strong bullet point is tangible: - **Weak:** Responsible for gathering requirements from stakeholders. - **Strong:** Led requirements gathering with 5 cross-functional teams for a new inventory management system, reducing reporting errors by 20% in the first quarter post-launch. Many business analyst roles are at larger companies that use platforms like Greenhouse or Lever to screen applications. These systems often parse your resume for specific keywords and formatting. If you're applying to multiple roles, a tool like LiftmyCV can help generate versions of your resume tailored to each job description, ensuring your specific skills in process mapping or data modeling are properly highlighted for each application. ### Preparing for Business Analyst Interviews Interviews for Business Analyst roles in 2026 test your ability to connect business problems with technical solutions. Be prepared to walk through your process for gathering and documenting requirements, showing how you translate business needs into functional specifications. Many interviews include a case study or a hypothetical problem to assess your critical thinking. You might be asked, *“A client wants to build a new mobile app for their loyalty program. What are the first five questions you would ask?”* Your analytical skills will also be evaluated. This can take the form of a practical SQL test to assess your querying ability or a task where you must interpret a dataset using a tool like Tableau. For any example you share, focus on how you derived clear insights and presented your findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your communication during these exercises is just as important as the correct answer. ## Business Analyst Salary Data (September 2026) This salary information is based on an analysis of over 41,734 active job postings for Business Analyst roles in September 2026. The figures represent expected compensation across various seniority levels, from entry-level to senior positions. | Level | P25 | P50 | P75 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Average | 86783.38 | 108647.5 | 138987.5 | | Entry | 62500 | 79400 | 103750 | | Mid | 78600 | 105000 | 124897.5 | | Senior | 99382.5 | 119487.5 | 159940.88 | Skills: ["requirements gathering","business process improvement","data analysis","agile methodologies","stakeholder management","SQL","process modeling","user stories","functional specifications","Jira","UAT (user acceptance testing)","gap analysis","workflow analysis","reporting & dashboards","technical documentation","Excel","workshop facilitation","use case development"] ## Example jobs - **Agile Business Analyst — Johnson Matthey Global Business Services — Vilnius - LT**: Pay Range: €44000 - €55000 At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Agile Business Analyst, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future. ** The role: ** As an Agile Business Analyst, you will help drive our goals by: - Translating complex business needs into clear requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria for data, integration and low-code products. - Leading stakeholder workshops and facilitating collaboration between business, product, engineering and platform teams. - Supporting the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery and business case development through to testing and implementation. - Analysing business processes, data flows and automation opportunities to identify scalable solutions and measurable outcomes. - Defining and documenting data quality, governance and integration requirements to support reliable decision-making. - Driving alignment across teams, managing change effectively and helping deliver value-focused digital transformation initiatives. **Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: ** - Experience as a Business Analyst working on digital, data or technology-led products and services. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. - Knowledge of Agile delivery approaches and experience creating and prioritising epics, user stories and backlogs. - Experience analysing data, mapping processes and translating insights into practical business requirements. - Exposure to ERP systems, APIs, data integration platforms, workflow automation or low-code technologies. - Excellent problem-solving, facilitation and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments. Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further! **What we offer:** We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: - Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program - Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance - 25 days of paid vacation leave - IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions - Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year) - Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. How to apply: If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you. **If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday ([myworkday.com](https://wd3.myworkday.com/matthey/d/pex/home.htmld))** All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: [Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice](https://matthey.com/en/website-information/privacy-notice) You will be contacted by the Johnson Matthey Talent Acquisition team once your details have been reviewed. Please allow four weeks from the closing date to allow for screening to take place. We appreciate the time and effort taken in completing an application. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to [Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice](https://matthey.com/en/website-information/privacy-notice) Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. - **Functional Business Analyst — Barclays Global Serv. Cent — Pune, Gera Commerzone SEZ**: Join Barclays as a Functional Business Analyst where you will support strategic objectives by identifying business requirements and solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders, develop business cases, and create operational designs to ensure successful implementation of solutions. Expectations include advising on decision-making, leading teams, and navigating complex analyses to drive outcomes that align with business strategies. Experience in business analysis, requirement gathering, and proficiency with tools like Jira and Power BI is desirable. - **Systems Business Analyst — AIG SEGUROS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. — Mexico City**: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in insurance services, offering diverse property casualty and life insurance products. As a Systems Business Analyst, you will support operational systems, translate business needs into functional solutions, and play a crucial role in maintaining system stability and enhancing productivity. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and efficiency in IT, where your analytical skills and expertise will be valued in driving improvements and automation initiatives. - **Finance Process Business Analyst — trafigura — Madrid - Impala Office**: The Finance Process Business Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and Operations to enhance efficiency during an ERP transition. The role focuses on process standardization, documentation, and integration within the organization. Responsibilities encompass process review, systems integration, and metrics implementation, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across various functions. Candidates should possess a degree in accounting or a related field, along with substantial experience in finance project management and ERP implementation. - **Data Business Analyst — Derex Technologies Inc — Billings, MO, United States**: Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America. With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies. **Business Analyst/Data Business Analyst** **Location: Billings Montana** **Must-have Skills** - An ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, along with **8-10 years of overall IT experience**. - Minimum **4+ years of hands-on experience as a Business/Data Analyst in the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain**, working on enterprise Data, Analytics, or AI transformation initiatives. - Strong functional knowledge of **Banking & Financial Services** business processes, products, operations and regulatory requirements, including: - Core Banking - Customer 360 - Lending & Loan Origination - Deposits - Payments - Treasury - Risk Management - Compliance & AML - Fraud Detection - Regulatory Reporting - Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, documenting and validating business requirements through stakeholder workshops, interviews and discovery sessions. - Ability to translate business objectives into detailed **Data Engineering, ETL, Analytics, BI and AI solution requirements**. - Experience defining **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), business metrics, dashboards, reporting requirements and analytical use cases** for Banking business functions. - Hands-on experience conducting **source system analysis, data profiling, data quality assessment, data mapping and gap analysis** across multiple banking applications and enterprise data sources. - Experience developing and reviewing **Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documents**, business rules, transformation logic and data lineage documentation to support data integration and reporting initiatives. - Strong understanding of enterprise Banking applications and platforms such as **Fiserv, Temenos, Finacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE, FIS, Mambu, SAP Banking, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud**, or equivalent banking platforms integrated with Enterprise Data Platforms. - Proficiency in **SQL**, Microsoft Excel and visualization tools such as **Power BI** or **Tableau** to analyze, interpret and present Banking data insights. - Experience supporting **User Acceptance Testing (UAT)** by preparing test scenarios, validating business outcomes, coordinating business users and obtaining business sign-offs. - Working knowledge of Banking regulatory and compliance reporting requirements, including support for audit, governance, data quality and regulatory initiatives. - Experience collaborating with cross-functional business, technology, architecture and delivery teams across onshore and offshore engagement models. - Strong understanding of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using **Azure DevOps** for backlog management, user stories, sprint planning, acceptance criteria and release tracking. - Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior business and technology stakeholders. **Your Key Responsibilities:** - Possess strong **Banking & Financial Services domain knowledge**. - Gather and document business requirements from business stakeholders. - Translate business objectives into ETL and AI solution requirements. - Define KPIs, reporting and analytics requirements. - Conduct workshops for core banking, lending, deposits, payments, risk, compliance and other analytics use cases. - Create user stories, business process flows and acceptance criteria. - Develop and review **source-to-target mapping** documents to support data transformation, integration and reporting requirements. - Support regulatory and audit reporting requirements. - Coordinate UAT activities and business sign-offs. **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field - **8-10+ years of banking data analysis experience, with strong, hands-on Fiserv platform expertise (Premier, DNA, Signature, or related).****** - Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation. - Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or equivalent). - Strong understanding of retail and commercial banking products, operations and compliance requirements. - Proven ability to work with large datasets and deliver actionable insights. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and communication abilities. **Regards,** ** ** **Manoj Goud** **Derex Technologies INC** **Contact :****973-834-5005****Ext 206** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. - **Operations Business Analyst — Chevron Mediterranean Limited – Israel Branch — Herzliya Arik Ainstein 1**: Total Number of Openings 1 **About the Role** Serve as the Workstream Lead for Unit Operating Cost (UOC) and Upstream Throughput Competitive Performance workstreams for EMED. Drive value creation by identifying, maturing, and delivering initiatives that improve production capacity, reliability, operational efficiency, and cost competitiveness. Act as the primary focal point between initiative owners, operations teams, business performance analysts, and leadership to ensure opportunities are captured, progressed, and realized. Translate benchmarking into actionable insights for EMED operations and leverage learnings from other offshore regions to drive progress in EMED. **Key Responsibilities** - Own the UOC and Upstream Throughput opportunity portfolios and maintain a healthy initiative pipeline. - Identify and develop new cost reduction, reliability improvement, and production optimization opportunities through facilitated ideation sessions, integration into standing forums, and stakeholder engagement. - Steward maturation of initiatives, including resourcing decisions, business case reviews, implementation planning, and Competitive Performance (EP) tool management. - Assign and support Initiative Owners, clarify roles and responsibilities, and help remove execution barriers. - Work with Business Performance Analysts to develop business cases and validate value capture. - Track initiative progress, milestones, risks, and realized value. - Support throughput optimization, production debottlenecking, and reliability improvement opportunities across EMED assets. - Prepare dashboards, metrics, and updates for leadership and Performance Delivery Teams. - Support operations benchmarking studies (i.e., Solomon), and work with the central Benchmarking Team to gain business insights relevant to EMED operations. - Represent Competitive Performance in Operations and leadership forums. - Facilitate alignment across stakeholders to ensure initiatives are prioritized and progressed in support of regional Competitive Performance objectives. - Identify organizational barriers, competing priorities, and resource constraints, and collaborate with leadership teams to resolve them. - Build cross-functional relationships across EMED assets and organizations to improve collaboration and accelerate value delivery. - Support the Performance Delivery Lead, Workstream Sponsor, and Performance Delivery Team by preparing materials, providing insights, highlighting risks, and identifying opportunities for acceleration. - Promote a culture of recognition within Operations. **Knowledge, Skills, and Experience** - Experience in production operations, facilities engineering, process engineering, reliability, optimization, project management, continuous improvement, business analytics, or related disciplines. - Experience supporting projects, initiatives, or improvement efforts through planning, execution, and value quantification and delivery. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. - Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate, and facilitate across multiple stakeholders, organizational boundaries, and cross-functional teams, including the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority. - Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools. - Ability to identify barriers, navigate organizational complexity, prioritize competing demands, and drive progress toward business objectives. - Self-starter with strong organizational skills, learning agility, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while engaging with leadership. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. - **Operations Business Analyst — Assurant, S.A. de C.V. — Mexico City**: Assurant is seeking an Operations Business Analyst to join its team in Mexico. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset and a passion for data, contributing to business intelligence and analytics efforts. The role involves transforming data into insights, optimizing reporting processes, and collaborating across various departments to enhance decision-making. A completed degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of related experience are required. This position offers a hybrid work environment and superior benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth within a supportive team. - **Operations Business Analyst — Oxford Life Insurance Company — Phoenix, Arizona**: The Operations Business Analyst will join the project team, reporting directly to Operations management. This position is integral to understanding new solutions and how they integrate with current software. Responsibilities include gathering business requirements, analyzing needs, creating training materials, and facilitating testing with business units. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Preferred candidates have insurance industry experience and proficiency in tools like Visio and Power BI. U-Haul offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement. - **Operations Business Analyst — 3416US00 Howden US Services LLC — Home - United States**: # **Who are we?** Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. What is the role? We are seeking an Operations Business Analyst to join our team for a 6-month contract assignment with a remote work schedule. **ROLE SUMMARY ** We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the planning, execution, and governance of programs and projects across the US Retail business. This role sits within the PMO, reporting to the Head of PMO, and works in close partnership with Program Managers to ensure initiatives are delivered with rigor, clarity, and strong business insight. The Business Analyst will be responsible for translating business needs into structured requirements, supporting program delivery through analysis and documentation, and providing the analytical foundation that enables Program Managers to drive execution effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically strong professional who wants to operate at the intersection of business operations, technology, and transformation in a fast-scaling insurance brokerage. What will you be doing? **Requirements and Business Analysis** - Elicit, document, and validate business requirements for assigned programs and projects in partnership with Program Managers and business stakeholders. - Develop clear functional specifications, use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria to support technology and process delivery teams. - Conduct current-state analysis and gap assessments to support the design of future-state solutions. - Support the development of business cases and initiative intake documentation in alignment with PMO standards. **Program and Delivery Support** - Partner with Program Managers to support the execution of assigned programs, including tracking workstream progress, dependencies, risks, and issues. - Develop and maintain program documentation, including project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and decision logs. - Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather updates, resolve action items, and support meeting preparation and follow-through. - Support UAT planning and execution, working with business teams and technology partners to validate that solutions meet requirements. - Support change management activities for assigned programs, including stakeholder impact assessments, communication planning, and adoption tracking. **Reporting and Governance** - Maintain accurate and timely project documentation in PMO tools (e.g., Monday.com) in accordance with governance standards. - Support portfolio-level reporting by consolidating status, risks, and milestones across assigned programs. - Contribute to benefits tracking and lessons learned documentation at program completion. - Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO templates, tools, and standard operating procedures. **Key Skills & Competencies** - Strong analytical and structured thinking skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clear documentation for diverse audiences. - Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. - Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to build effective working relationships across business and technology teams. - Comfortable operating with ambiguity and contributing to solution design in evolving environments. What are we looking for? **Qualifications: ** - 3–6 years of experience in a Business Analyst or project delivery role—preferably within insurance brokerage or a related financial services environment. - Experience supporting technology implementations or business transformation programs. - Familiarity with Agile, waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies. - Proficiency with project management and portfolio tools (e.g., Monday.com, or similar). - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field. - CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent business analysis certification is a plus. Compensation and Benefits The expected hourly rate for this role is $62-$72/hr; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts - 401(k) retirement plan - Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave - Life and Disability insurance Our sustainability promise We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work [here.](https://www.howdengroupholdings.com/sustainability) # **What do we offer in return?** A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: - Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new - We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges - We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond # # **Reasonable adjustments** We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term) - **Operations Business Analyst — Flagstar Bank N.A — Hicksville/100 Duffy Avenue/3201**: **Position Title** Operations Business Analyst **Location** Hicksville, NY 11801 **Job Summary** This role is critical in supporting operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth by driving improvements across key banking processes and systems. The position will bring a strong understanding of operational workflows in a banking environment, combined with the ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions. This is a high-impact role with cross-functional exposure, offering significant opportunities for growth and influence **Job Responsibilities:** - Analyze end-to-end operational workflows and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and areas for improvement - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document and validate business requirements - Lead or support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including test planning, execution, and issue tracking. - Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications, process flow, and use cases - Liaise with IT and other departments to ensure successful implementation of new systems or processes - Support the implementation of new systems, technologies, and processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards - Provide training for operational tools and systems - Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions keeping risk mitigation and client impact in mind. **ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required. - Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. - Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in banking operations **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Required Qualifications:** - Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent - Minimum experience required: Less than 2 years as a Business Analyst within the banking or financial services industry, specifically in operational functions. - Strong knowledge of banking operations and supporting systems core banking platforms, digital banking, payments processing, etc. - Proficient in process mapping tools and methodologies (e.g., BPMN, Visio) and data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, BI platforms). **Preferred Qualifications:** - Education level preferred: College, Vocational or Associates Degree (2 years or equivalent) - Familiarity with Project Management Life Cycles and terminology **Job Competencies:** - Technical Aptitude - Comfortable learning and navigating business applications, systems and tools - Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively and lead meetings and projects when required - Analytical Thinking - Ability to assess problems, analyze data and draw logical conclusions to support decision-making and process improvements. - Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment - Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results - Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience. - Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved. **Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer** We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: [*Benefits | Flagstar Bank*](https://careers.flagstar.com/us/en/benefits) Pay Range $63,705.75 - $103,693.00 - **Financial Systems Business Analyst — Medavie Inc. — New Brunswick**: Join Medavie as a Financial Systems Business Analyst during an exciting Finance transformation. Collaborate with teams to implement a new ERP system, documenting processes and supporting system configuration. This role is ideal for candidates experienced in ERP implementation and business systems analysis, bringing a hands-on approach to modernizing finance processes. You'll work closely with stakeholders to enhance reporting and workflow efficiency, contributing to a culture that values individuality and professional growth. - **Junior Business Analyst — CMC Markets UK Plc — London**: We’re looking for a hands-on **Junior Business Analyst** to join CMC Markets’ technology team, focusing on pricing and risk applications. Working in an agile environment, you’ll translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories and testable solutions, connecting product, development, quantitative, dealing and vendor teams from gap analysis through to delivery. **ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Work with the product, business analysis and development teams to analyse, collate and produce business requirements, including gap analysis on a range of project and product initiatives. - With a strong emphasis on pricing/risk front office application development, the role will be required to communicate effectively among software developers, quantitative analysts, dealing desks, other stakeholders in the company and external vendors. - In an agile framework, the role will need to capture business requirements, produce software requirement specifications, and scope out testing requirements, which are suitable for iterative developments. - Once features are in development, the role will be required to help support the management of the development life cycle. This involves assisting the lead BA on the monitoring of the development team, tracking user story status and feeding into the project/iteration plans, as required. - The role will be responsible for maintaining high-quality documentation on the developed features of a system, which will serve as a basis for risk assessment and for auditing purpose. - The role may require the ability to convey to the business and product teams the impact of suggested changes to help determine the impact and delivery timeframes. - Support user-training activities and related documentation. - Keep the Lead Business Analyst aware of any escalations, issues, and ad-hoc changes as soon as they arise and seek assistance and guidance where necessary so that project risks can be mitigated as early as possible. - Provide support to other members of the Business Analysis community and collaborate to achieve the CMC Groups business objectives. **General** - Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training. - When dealing with all clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that maintains all CMC group values. - Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role. **KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE** - Financial Services background is essential. Knowledge of FX Spot trading and Exchange Traded Products and related platforms for Equities, Futures and Options is highly advantageous. Understanding of Spread betting and/or CFD trading is beneficial. - Strong commercial experience as a Business Analyst embedded in a technology team. - Experience of conducting and supporting test activities advantageous. - Proven experience of applying Agile software development methodologies is essential. - Good working knowledge of the following software is essential: Jira, Confluence, Miro and Excel, and SQL advantageous. - Experience using AI tools to support analysis advantageous. - Team player with the ability to work independently as well as supporting the Lead BA. - Strong problem-solving skills are required and the ability to take ownership of small tasks. *Hand’s On:* - Ability to produce detailed business requirements, configuration management, specifications, Epics and User Stories to the highest standard is essential. - Comfortable with contributing to technical and design discussions with product, developers and business analysis teams. - Good problem-solving skills and ability to work at a fast pace under challenging deadlines. *Communication Skills:* - Ability to communicate through all levels of the project line and with senior stakeholders. - Ability to communicate with development and testers at a technical level. - Ability to build strong professional relationships across the business, to enable cross-functional collaboration. Ability to present new ideas and challenge existing processes where appropriate. 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A Business Analyst typically focuses on defining business needs, gathering requirements from stakeholders, and improving processes to solve business problems. A Data Analyst, in contrast, concentrates on querying and interpreting large datasets to uncover trends and insights. While both roles are analytical, the BA role is often more centered on process and systems, while the DA role is centered on data itself. ### What software and tools are essential for Business Analyst jobs? Job descriptions for Business Analysts frequently list a mix of tools. For requirements management and project tracking, proficiency in software like Jira or Confluence is common. For data analysis and visualization, skills in SQL and tools like Tableau or Power BI are often sought. Familiarity with diagramming software such as Visio or Lucidchart to map business processes is also a valuable asset. ### Can I get a Business Analyst job with no direct experience? While many roles ask for direct experience, some companies hire for entry-level positions or consider candidates with strong transferable skills. Experience in a related field like project coordination, quality assurance, or even customer support can be a strong entry point. Highlighting your ability to document processes, communicate with stakeholders, and analyze problems is key, even if it wasn't in a formal BA role. ### What distinguishes a Senior Business Analyst role from a standard one? Senior Business Analyst roles typically involve greater strategic responsibility and complexity. Instead of only gathering requirements for a single project, a senior BA might define the business analysis approach for an entire program, mentor junior analysts, and manage relationships with high-level stakeholders. They are expected to handle more ambiguous problems and influence business strategy directly. ### Are certifications like CBAP necessary for Business Analyst roles? Certifications like the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) are not always mandatory but can strengthen your application, especially when paired with practical experience. For many roles, hiring managers prioritize demonstrated skills in requirements elicitation, process modeling, and stakeholder management over a specific certification. Always check the individual job description for required credentials. ### What does an IT Business Analyst do? An IT Business Analyst specializes in understanding business problems specifically within the context of technology systems. They work closely with software development teams, translating business needs into technical requirements and user stories. 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