Collateral Business Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Collateral Reporting Business Analyst for an opportunity in Chicago, IL! Job Title: Collateral Reporting Business Analyst Location: Charlotte, NC 28209 Duration: 9-month contract Pay rate: $45/hr. on W2 Anticipated start date: ASAP The Collateral Reporting, Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting the collateral management function by analyzing, developing, and maintaining reporting solutions. This role will work closely with business stakeholders and operations to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful collateral reporting that supports both the collateral specialists and the management team. The Business Analyst will create interim reporting as we wait for long-term solutions to be put in place. Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for collateral reporting processes and systems. • Develop and maintain regular and ad-hoc collateral reports for internal stakeholders. • Collaborate with operations teams to design and implement interim reporting solutions and data enhancements. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field. • 2+ years of experience in business analysis, preferably within collateral management, risk, or financial services. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI). • Experience with collateral management systems and financial products is a plus. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills • Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). • Familiarity with project management principles. Benefits: • BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: • Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. • BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. • BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. • To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. • This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will, regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.