Information Technology Business Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a Business Analyst in either Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC. This role is onsite 3 days per week. This person will partner on a day-to-day with business stakeholders and technology teams to gather requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria. This BA will work closely with the Product Owner and development team during Agile ceremonies to refine features, clarify scope, and ensure work is build ready. This role will support testing efforts by answering questions during UAT/SIT and helping determine whether issues are defects or new requirements. The right person will continuously review current processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst Strong experience gathering, documenting, and refining business requirements Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience (writing epics, features, and user stories) Ability to work closely with developers and testers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria Experience supporting UAT/SIT and helping distinguish defects vs. new requirements Strong communication skills (written and verbal); comfortable facilitating discussions Experience analyzing current processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements Familiarity with JIRA or similar Agile tools Comfortable working across business and technical teams Self-directed, organized, and able to operate with minimal supervision Strong preference for candidates with prior large banking environment experience NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience acting as or partnering closely with a Product Owner Background in enterprise or financial services environments Experience refining or improving end to end business processes Exposure to solution design discussions (not hands-on development) Experience identifying dependencies and risks early in delivery Compensation: $45/hr to $50/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law