IT Business Analyst
Axiom Path Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The IT Business Analyst will lead requirements gathering and translate business needs into functional specifications for risk-driven initiatives. They will also partner with development teams to guide solution delivery and support all project lifecycle stages including testing and deployment.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 10+ years of business analysis experience within the financial services sector, specifically focusing on risk management. A bachelor's degree is required, along with strong proficiency in Agile methodologies and documentation tools.
Full description
Be Part of a High-Performing Team
This opportunity supports a major global financial institution recognized for its disciplined approach to risk management and commitment to operational excellence. The team operates within a collaborative hybrid environment, partnering closely with stakeholders across risk, technology, and business operations. Known for delivering large-scale transformation initiatives, the team values precision, transparency, and continuous improvement, especially within regulatory and risk-driven programs.
What s In Store For You
This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful risk and technology initiatives that enhance visibility, governance, and operational efficiency across the organization. You will interact with subject-matter experts and technology teams while deepening domain expertise in enterprise risk solutions and financial systems.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and documentation sessions
- Translate business needs into clear and actionable functional specifications
- Assess existing risk-related business processes and identify opportunities for strengthening or automation
- Partner with development teams to guide solution delivery and ensure business alignment
- Support all project lifecycle stages including testing, training, and deployment
- Facilitate communication between risk teams and technology groups
- Produce documentation, reports, and dashboards that support business decision-making
- Drive Agile activities, ensuring transparency and delivery consistency
Requirements
Are you an experienced Risk-Focused Business Analyst ready to make an impact?
You will need:
- 10+ years of Business Analyst experience within banking or financial services
- Hands-on expertise in Credit Risk, Market Risk, or Enterprise Risk
- Demonstrated experience supporting full project lifecycle initiatives
- Strong background working within Agile project environments
- Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Visio, JIRA, and documentation platforms
- Ability to translate complex risk/business needs into technical requirements
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Bachelor s degree required
- Preferred: CBAP, PMI-PBA, Tableau, regulatory exposure (Basel/CCAR)
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