AI Business Analyst - W2 ONLY

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced AI Business Analyst to support strategic AI and data-driven initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders, data teams, and technology organizations to drive AI-enabled solutions, business transformation, and operational efficiency. This role requires strong business analysis expertise combined with an understanding of AI/ML concepts, data analytics, and enterprise processes. The candidate should be comfortable working in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment and managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams. Key Responsibilities • Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for AI and analytics initiatives. • Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, workflows, and process maps. • Collaborate with AI/ML, data engineering, product, and technology teams to support solution design and implementation. • Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and business process evaluations to identify optimization opportunities. • Support AI use case identification, prioritization, and business value assessment. • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirement review sessions. • Create and maintain BRDs, FRDs, process flows, use cases, and project documentation. • Assist with UAT planning, test case creation, defect tracking, and validation activities. • Monitor project deliverables, risks, dependencies, and timelines to ensure successful execution. • Drive communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity. • Support change management and adoption activities related to AI initiatives. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis within enterprise environments. • Strong experience working on AI, machine learning, data analytics, or digital transformation initiatives. • Experience gathering and documenting complex business and functional requirements. • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. • Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to work with cross-functional teams including business, data, and technology stakeholders. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience within banking, financial services, or large enterprise environments. • Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle, predictive analytics, NLP, or generative AI concepts. • Knowledge of data governance, reporting, and enterprise data platforms. • Experience supporting regulatory or risk-related initiatives is a plus. • Certification such as CBAP, PMP, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred. Work Model • Hybrid work model with onsite presence required in Rutherford, NJ. • Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative enterprise environment. Skills • Business Analysis • AI / Machine Learning Concepts • Requirements Gathering • Stakeholder Management • Agile / Scrum • Process Mapping • Data Analysis • UAT Coordination • Documentation • Communication & Presentation Skills