• Business Analyst / Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the Financial Services industry. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions. The ideal candidate will excel in gathering and refining requirements, managing priorities, and facilitating collaboration across diverse departments.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary liaison between business teams and developers to gather, document, and refine user requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure all project objectives are aligned and understood by all stakeholders.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to maintain project momentum.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential solutions in partnership with technical and business teams.
• Investigate and resolve system issues, performing root-cause analysis and documenting actionable solutions.
• Monitor project progress, provide updates to stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting challenges and work with the team to identify areas for process improvement.
• Support backlog management and prioritization to ensure the development team focuses on high-value tasks.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management to support team and organizational goals.• Proven ability to analyze business needs and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and software development or project management.
• Previous experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.