Business Analyst

Business Analyst Location: Hybrid (2–3 days on site) - Boston, Springfield, or New York Engagement Type: Staffing / Contract Client: Ascenteum Department: Wealth Management Technology Start Date: January 26, 2026 End Date: January 29, 2027 Status: Pending Reason for Hire: Special Project Role Overview Ascenteum is seeking an experienced Business Analyst – Mastery to support a special initiative within its Wealth Management Technology organization. This role is ideal for a results-driven analyst with a strong blend of business acumen, technical understanding, and data expertise. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical and data-driven solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to elicit, analyze, and document business, functional, and data requirements. • Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and shared understanding throughout the project lifecycle. • Collaborate with developers, architects, and data engineers to support the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. • Perform data analysis to validate assumptions, inform decision-making, and identify opportunities for process and system improvements. • Manage and support multiple initiatives concurrently, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives. • Develop and maintain documentation including requirements, process flows, specifications, and supporting materials for development and testing. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and promoting best practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role, with a strong focus on technology and/or data-driven initiatives. • Proven experience working in Agile delivery environments. • Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis, SQL, or data visualization tools. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills. • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving business needs. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with APIs, data integration, or cloud-based platforms. • Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.