Business Analyst / Hybrid in Chicago / CTH

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! An established financial services organization in Chicago is hiring a Business Analyst on a long term contract to support technology product initiatives and enterprise transformation efforts. This role blends business domain knowledge with technology strategy, making it a key position for bridging business needs with effective technical solutions. The company is seeking a mid-to-senior level Business Analyst who can partner with product managers, corporate function stakeholders, and engineering teams to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and drive implementation. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making directly support strategic growth. Required Skills & Experience • 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in custom development and/or vendor implementations • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) • Strong working knowledge of Finance & Accounting or Human Resources processes and technologies (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft GL, OneStream, 15Five) • Demonstrated ability to elicit, document, and translate business requirements into actionable deliverables • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Desired Skills & Experience • Experience in asset management, investing, or financial services strongly preferred • Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) • Ability to re-envision and automate processes to enhance scalability and reduce risk • Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven mindset What You Will Be Doing • Tech Breakdown: 60% requirements gathering & solution design, 40% process optimization & vendor/engineering collaboration • Daily Responsibilities: Partnering with cross-functional teams, translating business needs into technical solutions, evaluating options, supporting implementation, and driving adoption of new systems and processes The Offer You will receive the following benefits: • Competitive hourly rate • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options • Opportunity to extend or convert to a long-term role depending on performance and business needs