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Job Description Summary

Translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications that undergo business stakeholder review.

Job Description

**Note:** This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 2-3 days a week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

Job Summary:

As part of the Account Transfers development team, the Senior Technical Business Analyst will partner with the business to facilitate large scale account conversions and implement technology solutions. They will be responsible for writing system requirements that will ensure the technology solution will meet the needs of the business. This team is responsible for application development, maintenance, and support for ACATS, Mass Account Transfers, and other systems. The candidate will gain subject matter expertise and demonstrate the ability to integrate domain knowledge with an understanding of financial services standards and practices. They will also make judgements and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.

Responsibilities:

+ Creates detailed business requirements for functional (e.g., business processes, rules) and non-functional (e.g., data, security) capabilities.

+ Gathers and interprets information from multiple sources (including databases, interviews, etc.) and makes recommendations.

+ Provides support for application development teams including documenting business processes.

+ • Translates technical concepts to business audience and business information to a technical audience.

+ May take a leading role in developing estimates and implementation plans for technical solutions.

+ Partners with team members to develop project schedules, reports and documentation. May be required to act as project lead on small to medium projects and/or provide direction to others on the team.

+ Works with User Experience / Design resources to help visualize requirements into prototype.

+ Understands and applies principles in risk management, issue tracking and change management.

+ Validates test cases to ensure that scripts will evaluate the business function being performed.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Previous Experience:

+ Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst would be preferred or a combination of education, training and experience.

+ Financial Services experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ Requirements gathering, risk management, issue tracking, and change management.

+ Comprehensive understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and work through various phases of it with peers and IT partners.

+ Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid software development methodologies.

+ Software testing methodologies.

+ Project planning and tracking.

Skill in:

+ Experience in working with IT and business stake holders at various levels is required.

+ Experience with gathering business requirements is required.

+ Experience with data analysis/data mapping and the ability to query relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server) is required.

+ Clear and concise written and verbal communication as well as ability to create/maintain effective presentations and technical documentation.

+ Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Detailed understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum, Waterfall).

+ Experience with Mainframe / HP NonStop / SIS Back Office is preferred.

+ Experience with reporting and data visualization tools (e.g., SSRS, Tableau) is preferred.

+ Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite – Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word.

Ability to:

+ Assume ownership and responsibility, act as a key liaison between application development and business operations.

+ Understand in-depth details of business processes, rules. Document and communicate them effectively to various technical and non-technical partners.

+ Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.

+ Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

+ Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

+ Demonstrate a strong knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.

+ Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

+ Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.

+ Work in a team environment to facilitate collaboration.

+ May occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends.

Licenses/Certifications:

+ None required.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same

• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes

• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind

• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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