Lead Business Analyst

We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst for our Banking & Cash Solutions Team who can support business Intelligence solutions. Person will be responsible for delivering on the design, development, documentation, testing, and modification of existing and new Business Intelligence solutions, championing standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Project delivery Business Analysis experience using defined project methodology and project life cycles. (waterfall, agile, iterative, combinations).

Work with business partners/ stakeholders to understand work requirements, articulate workflows.

Track record of successful completion of business analysis activities and deliverables (as is process flows, to-be process flows, business and user requirements, data dictionary, business rules, use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria, SCRUM processes)

Contribute to the definition of project scope boundaries.

Contribute to project plan, detailing analysis tasks in the plan and providing estimates and updates to those tasks to the project manager on a regular basis.

Lead and facilitate interviews and/or requirements sessions to define, document, and prioritize business and user requirements.

Thoughtfully lead and drive business discussions to facilitate decision making.

Actively participate in systems requirements and design walkthroughs to ensure understanding and traceability to business needs and requirements.

Develop the user acceptance test plan and test conditions/scenarios.

Develop/Mine test data for user acceptance testing.

Execute test plans and test cases on a scheduled and ad hoc basis.

Contribute to implementation planning and post-implementation tracking.

Provide effective communication on project status, risks, and defects with project owners and stakeholders. This will include the ability to develop sustained relationships concisely and accurately with internal business, technology partners as well as (potentially) external vendors.

Successfully manage relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Identify business needs or opportunities for improvement through either broad industry knowledge, or detailed knowledge of specific products, services, or processes.

Perform occasional ad hoc tasks as needed.

Mentor juniors, conduct peer peer reviews, facilitate conversion (1x1/ medium group)

Required Qualifications/ Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience (BFSI).

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Strong collaboration and negotiation skills. Experience in collaborating with Scrum team, especially with Product owner.

Scrum team liaison between developers/testers/UX/Solution Architect.

Experience in creating, refining, and grooming User stories.

Experienced in using/incorporating Wireframes.

Experience in understanding/leveraging historical Mainframe/CICS based applications and user interface.

Experience with project methodology and project life cycles.

In depth knowledge of business operations and processes with the ability to articulate these processes to others.

Experience with analysis planning, requirements elicitation, test planning, creating test cases and test data, executing test scripts, implementation planning, and implementation execution.

Has experience in leading projects for onshore business partners.

Understand and apply technology as it relates to the business.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments while being able to shift priorities to meet the current business environment needs.

Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.

Initiative-taker and can work independently -- get work done without oversight.

Can plan and lead work efforts as needed.

Working knowledge and experience with the financial industry

Effective written communication skills to deliver articulate communications and concisely summarize information.

Ability to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.

Strong knowledge of the following applications:MS Visio

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

JIRA

BlueWorks Live

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

Project related experience with financial or brokerage applications

Experience developing and revising business processes.

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(8:00p-4:30a)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations