Senior Business Analyst - Backfill
Hybrid at NYC
IBM / Apollo
Rate Cap : : $120 / hr
Position Overview :
The Senior Business Analyst acts as a proactive partner to capture business needs, translate them into actionable requirements, and drive improvements in client servicing and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires fast adaptation, stakeholder trust-building, and alignment of business and technical perspectives.
Primary Responsibilities :
Requirements Gathering & Documentation
- Understand business goals, challenges, and needs through collaboration.
- Salesforce, Testing experience, and Product Management
- Private Equity
- Conduct structured elicitation (interviews, workshops, shadowing).
- Convert findings into user stories, process flows, and specifications.
Coordination and Collaboration
Manage dependencies and unblock delivery with teams.Ensure cross-functional alignment to avoid scope issues.Technical Collaboration
Work with product managers, developers, QA, and architects.Design and validate solutions aligning with business goals.Support integration, data mapping, and workflow initiatives.Project Delivery Support
Engage in Agile or traditional project ceremonies.Track progress, manage change, and resolve roadblocks.Act as a key point of contact during the SDLC.Testing & Quality Assurance
Define acceptance criteria and support UAT.Validate solutions meet requirements and business value.Confirm results align with back-testing criteria.Stakeholder Communication
Bridge communication between business and technical teams.Deliver reports, walkthroughs, and presentations.Ensure technology aligns with business strategy.Process Improvement
Analyze and improve business processes and automation opportunities.Identify workflow friction and suggest improvements.Experience Required :
7+ years in a BA role in tech / software development; finance industry experience preferred.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Proven expertise in requirements gathering and stakeholder management.Fast adaptability and collaboration skills.Excellent written and verbal communication.Effective communication with all stakeholder levels.Familiar with SQL and data analysis tools.Skilled in Jira and Confluence.Education :
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in :
Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyEngineering (Software, Electrical, etc.)Business Administration (IT-focused)