Sr Business Systems Analyst

Citizens Financial Group

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in financial services operations; 3-4 years in Credit Card technology environments preferred.
  • Proven ability to use data and analytics for performance trends and process improvements.
  • Strong skills in relationship management, able to influence across all organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and Agile practices.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the gathering and analysis of system requirements, identifying risks and gaps.
  • Oversee the documentation of system design, including functional specifications and user stories.
  • Support implementation activities such as data migration and user acceptance testing.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into business language and provide insights.
  • Document and enhance business processes with process mapping and knowledge repositories.
  • Prepare detailed reporting to aid governance and operational management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve business performance through technology and data solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for skill development in a senior-level role with extensive impact.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Gain experience in financial services operations and cutting-edge technology.
  • Participate in shaping business performance through analytics and process improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Credit Card Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will independently lead and coordinate the development, documentation, and presentation of functional specifications for major systems, applications, and complex business initiatives. Serving as a resource to operations colleagues, you will perform data analysis and process mapping to support successful implementation and functionality across business lines.

In this role, you will partner closely with Business Analysts and stakeholders to ensure business requirements are accurately captured and translated into functional and technical specifications. This is a senior-level position requiring a combination of business acumen, technical expertise, and strong communication skills. Success in this role requires the ability to analyze complex business challenges, communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, and maintain both functional and non-functional specifications across a portfolio of systems and applications.

Primary responsibilities include
  • Lead system requirements gathering and analysis, identifying dependencies, conflicts, risks, and gaps.
  • Oversee system design and documentation, including the development of functional specifications, user stories, and system design artifacts.
  • Support system implementation activities, including data migration, user acceptance testing, training, go-live readiness reviews, and post-implementation support.
  • Engage with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, translate technical concepts into business terms, and provide meaningful reporting and insights.
  • Document and improve business processes through process mapping, maintenance of procedural documentation, and creation of knowledge repositories for team use.
  • Prepare complex reporting and analysis to support change governance, resource planning, operational management, and business reviews.
  • Lead discussions and identify opportunities to improve business performance through the effective use of technology, automation, and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
  • 3 to 4 years of experience supporting Credit Card technology environments preferred; 5+ years of experience in financial services operations required.
  • Experience leveraging data and analytics to identify performance trends and process improvement opportunities.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence leaders and partners at all organizational levels.
  • Working knowledge of project management methodologies with exposure to Agile practices and frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and impactful messages to leadership, business partners, and vendors.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities.
  • Knowledge of the FIS TS2 Consumer and Commercial processing platforms preferred.

Hours & Work Schedule
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday


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