Role
StarCompliance software offers highly configurable web-based applications, which automate firm-wide business processes to increase compliance workflow efficiencies while reducing operational risks. The Business Analyst is a client facing role with primary responsibilities for soliciting system configuration requirements and providing implementation services. This involves being an intermediary between the end client, R&D/Product, customer support, and Sales. Through the life cycle of implementations, the Business Analyst will also identify new feature requests and enhancements. Travel to client sites may be required.
Responsibilities
- Identify client-defined configuration requirements
- Create, maintain and manage implementation project plans
- Produce and obtain sign off of any functional specifications or target configuration specifications
- Assist client firms with the initial roll-out of the application firm-wide
- Provide initial client training and implementation support
- Facilitate user feedback sessions to identify problem areas and clarify feature requests
- Identify and escalate potential roadblocks/issues and work with Professional Services management and Relationship Management for resolution
- Transition clients to customer support for ongoing support and on-demand assistance
- Assist quality assurance/product with software testing and prioritize incidents for resolution
- Provide input to internal processes for managing the development priorities and product roadmap
- Manage client and stakeholder expectations throughout the product lifecycle
- Work with Professional Services colleagues and management to implement latest best practices
- Work with clients and relevant internal teams to identify, scope and execute change orders
- Assist customer support in the event if required
Mandatory Skills, Knowledge or Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills working with clients and internal technical staff
- Strong analytical, requirements gathering and problem-solving skills #
- Excellent written and verbal skills to document project requirements and track milestones
- Excellent attention to detail and process-driven methodologies
- Proactive approach to leading a team, managing a project, and problem resolution
- 5 years as a client-facing business analyst or implementation consultant in software or information services
- SQL is knowledge desirable
Transferable Skills, Knowledge or Experience
- Previous experience working with colleagues and clients in a different time zone
- Previous experience of Agile
- Experience defining, implementing or supporting software in the financial services industry
- Experience of systems integration
- Experience in migrating historical data from one solution to another, particularly with handling sensitive client data
- Financial compliance experience
- Previous experience of migrating clients from one solution to another or from a legacy system to a newer version would be beneficial (for EOA – include or delete as appropriate]
- Previous project management experience advantageous but not required
- Knowledge of code of ethics regulations or compliance risks advantageous but not required
StarCompliance Background Checks
All positions require pre-employment screening due to employees potentially having access to highly sensitive and confidential information involving finance and compliance; candidates must be trustworthy and have a heightened sensitivity to protecting confidential financial, professional information. To be eligible for employment with StarCompliance, candidates must undergo a rigorous background investigation with checks including, but not limited to, criminal record history, consumer credit, employment history, qualifications, and education checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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