Business Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION Our client (RIA) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Business Analyst / Business Systems Analyst to support enterprise data initiatives, including Data Lake ingestion and future AI-driven projects. This role focuses on defining data requirements, improving data quality, and managing the impact of data changes across systems such as Salesforce and Tamarac. Responsibilities include: • Document data and system requirements supporting Data Lake initiatives • Confirm scope, requirements, and testing approach • Partner with stakeholders across the data team • Act as liaison when data changes occur: ○ Communicate field additions/deletions/transformations ○ Perform impact analysis ○ Coordinate with data scientists and system owners • Document changes and ensure clear communication to downstream users REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst experience with data-focused projects • Strong experience writing data requirements • Experience supporting data warehouses, data lakes, or analytics environments • Salesforce experience required • Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Financial services background preferred (accounting or insurance experience accepted as alternatives) • Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, or enterprise data platforms