Sr Business Systems Analyst

Empower$87K — $123K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
  • Proficiency in developing innovative solutions for complex business problems.
  • Strong communication skills for effectively sharing technical information.
  • Experience in collecting and managing stakeholder requirements.
  • Understanding of complex multi-platform applications
  • Effective documentation skills for creating reports and specifications.
  • Ability to manage project timelines and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile setup for requirement gathering.
  • Mentor junior analysts and provide them with technical guidance.
  • Translate business needs into user stories aligned with project goals.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders and IT teams.
  • Analyze existing systems for efficiency improvements.
  • Validate system functionality through requirement reviews.
  • Troubleshoot and recommend solutions during project implementations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching and financial advisory services.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
  • Flexible dress code in a business-casual environment.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including holidays and floating holidays.
  • Paid volunteer time of 16 hours yearly.
  • Inclusive leave policies, including paid parental and disability leave.
Full Job Description
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

The Senior Business Systems Analyst will evaluate business processes and systems to identify and implement advanced solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness. This role will collaborate with stakeholders to gather complex requirements, analyze data, create comprehensive documentation for advanced system specifications, and facilitate communication between business users and IT teams to ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals.

What you will do:
  • Take a lead role collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to gather and document business requirements for software development projects.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level analysts and provide technical guidance.
  • Analyze and translate business needs into clear and concise user stories, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate effective communication between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements.
  • Conduct analysis of existing systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review story requirements and validate system functionality.
  • Contribute to implementations, troubleshoot issues, conduct impact analysis, and recommend solutions.
  • Review system enhancements with project stakeholders.
  • Create flow diagrams and document technical solutions.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies, industry best practices, and emerging trends in business analysis and Agile methodologies.


What you will bring:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or equivalent technology industry background.
  • Proficiency in identifying and solving business problems through innovative and practical solutions.
  • Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly to all levels.
  • Experience collecting, documenting, and managing system requirements from stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of highly complex multi-platform applications and systems.
  • Effective communication and documentation skills to create comprehensive reports, manuals, workflows, and specifications.
  • Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in project scope, requirements, or technological advancements.


What will set you apart:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Financial industry experience.
  • Prior production support and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience as a QA or Developer.
  • Expertise in other roles on an Agile Development Team, such as Quality Engineer, Software Engineer, Product Owner, or Scrum Master.


This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.


Base Salary Range
$87,400.00 - $123,400.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
07-31-2026

About Empower

Empower is a retirement plan recordkeeping financial holding company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the second-largest retirement plan provider in the United States.
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