Business Data Analyst

Title: Senior Business Analyst – Regulatory Surveillance & AI-Enabled Analytics Location : Rockville, MD or McLean, VA Target Start Date : ASAP Type: contract Pay Rate: DOE The Senior Business Analyst supports the analysis, enhancement, testing, and operational support of automated surveillance systems designed to detect potential regulatory violations across multiple asset classes and compliance domains. This role bridges business, regulatory, and technical teams by translating surveillance requirements into scalable analytical solutions and validating that implemented logic produces accurate, defensible results. The ideal candidate combines strong data analysis and SQL expertise with the ability to interpret complex processing logic, investigate data anomalies, and support surveillance modernization initiatives. This role also requires hands-on experience leveraging Generative AI tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve analysis, documentation, testing, and operational efficiency. Core Responsibilities Surveillance Analysis & Requirements Validation • Analyze and reverse-engineer surveillance pattern logic, workflows, and data pipelines • Develop and maintain detailed business and technical documentation for surveillance patterns and regulatory workflows • Perform gap analysis between business requirements and implemented logic to identify inconsistencies, risks, or missing coverage • Support enhancements and modernization efforts across surveillance and compliance platforms UAT, Testing & Release Support • Validate production versus UAT outputs to ensure surveillance accuracy and consistency • Design and execute complex test scenarios, including edge cases and exception handling • Build and maintain local testing environments for independent validation of surveillance logic and data processing workflows • Support release management activities including QC validation, documentation packaging, and deployment readiness Data Analysis & Investigation Support • Write complex SQL queries to analyze large-scale datasets and investigate surveillance exceptions or anomalies • Conduct firm-level trend analysis, operational reporting, and statistical reviews • Assess downstream impacts of data incidents and dependency changes across surveillance systems • Maintain and support reference data used in analytical and surveillance workflows Automation & Tool Development • Develop scripts, utilities, and automation tools to improve operational workflows, reporting, testing, and documentation processes • Build comparison and visualization tools to support release validation and data reconciliation activities • Support workflow optimization initiatives through automation and AI-assisted development practices Generative AI & AI-Assisted Workflows • Utilize AI coding assistants and Generative AI tools to accelerate code analysis, documentation generation, testing, and operational tasks • Design structured AI workflows, prompt frameworks, and reusable project contexts for analytical and documentation activities • Validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, regulatory alignment, and operational reliability • Champion adoption of AI-enabled productivity tools and best practices across the team Project & Stakeholder Support • Support project tracking, enhancement requests, defect management, and release coordination activities • Assist in drafting and maintaining Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and functional documentation • Collaborate with engineering, compliance, regulatory, and operational stakeholders throughout the SDLC lifecycle Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • 5+ years of experience in regulatory technology, surveillance systems, financial services, or large-scale data analysis environments • Strong SQL expertise with experience analyzing large or distributed datasets • Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or similar technologies • Ability to interpret complex business logic, data processing pipelines, and technical workflows • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience investigating data discrepancies and validating system outputs • Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly documentation • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet and reporting tools Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of SEC, Client, or financial regulatory surveillance processes • Experience with distributed data platforms and big data ecosystems • Familiarity with source control, release management, and SDLC workflows • Experience with project tracking and documentation management tools • Understanding of surveillance architectures including exception generation, aggregation, scoring, and reconciliation processes • Experience leveraging Generative AI tools, LLMs, or AI-assisted coding platforms within analytical or operational workflows • Ability to design effective AI prompts and structured workflows in regulated environments Key Technologies & Skills • SQL • Python or scripting languages • Big Data / Distributed Query Platforms • Data Analysis & Visualization • Automation & Workflow Optimization • UAT / QC Validation • Business Requirements Documentation • Generative AI / AI Coding Assistants • Regulatory Surveillance Systems • Release & Change Management Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. 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