Business Analyst

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This role is a Business Analyst III position in Chicago, IL, with a long-term contract offering $40.00 to $42.00 hourly. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, Agile methodology expertise, and familiarity with financial services.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
336
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 25, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Chicago, IL
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Stories #UAT (User Acceptance Testing) #Business Analysis #Scrum #Requirements Gathering #Automation #Agile #Documentation
Role description

Salary: $40.00 to $42.00 hourly

Description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Business Analyst III to join our team in Chicago, IL. In this senior-level role, you will collaborate with business units and technical teams to deliver IT solutions that align with strategic objectives and enhance operational efficiency. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work on complex projects with occasional in-person meetings or workshops.

Key Responsibilities

   • Requirements Gathering & Analysis

   • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define business needs.

   • Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.

   • Process Mapping & Documentation

   • Create AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, flowcharts, and diagrams.

   • Document both functional and non-functional requirements.

   • Translate business needs into user stories and specifications.

   • Update and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

   • Solution Design & Agile Implementation

   • Work with remote development teams to translate requirements into technical deliverables.

   • Lead Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Refinement Sessions.

   • Participate in UAT testing and prioritize backlog based on business value and urgency.

   • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

   • Act as a liaison between business and technology teams.

   • Facilitate workshops, presentations, and meetings to align requirements.

   • Ensure formal sign-off of requirements from business stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

   • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or a related field.

   • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.

   • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

   • Skilled in process mapping and documentation tools.

   • Strong focus on data-driven decision-making.

   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

   • Ability to work independently and lead initiatives with minimal supervision.

   • Experience in Agile methodologies and tools.

   • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred/Additional Experience

   • Familiarity with financial services, data-heavy environments, APIs, KYC/payment processes, or banking integrations.

   • Understanding of test planning and change management.

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