Senior Business Systems Analyst

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Senior Business Systems Analyst at a financial services firm leading collaboration for software projects. Mentor teams, document requirements, and improve systems in an Agile environment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeConnecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,100 - $135,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead collaboration 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 aligned with project goals
Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure shared understanding of project requirements
Analyze existing systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains
Review story requirements and validate system functionality with cross-functional teams
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong communication and documentation skills to create comprehensive reports, manuals, workflows, and specifications
Proficiency in managing tasks, timelines, and resources to support successful project delivery
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in project scope, requirements, or technological advancements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
BizNuvo or Alteryx helpful
Very helpful to have Jira 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
Prefer candidates who are local to the Hartford, CT area (Hybrid work in our office)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business analysisuser storiesimpact analysissystem requirementstroubleshootingAgile methodologiesdocumentationmulti-platform applicationsproject deliveryQA

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringcollaborationflexibilityadaptabilityproblem-solvingtechnical guidanceorganizational skillsstakeholder managementanalytical thinking