Sr. Loan IQ Business Analyst

Title: Sr. Loan IQ Business Analyst Location: Whippany, NJ (hybrid) Type: Long Term Contract Job Description :Key Accountabilitie • sThe Loan IQ Product Specialist will be expected to provide expert Loan IQ knowledge across a broad range of activities and work-streams through the project implementation lifecycle including • :Functional analysis of Loan IQ against various business requirement • sDetailed analysis of integration with Barclays systems, including with regards Loan Trading, Accounting, Ris • kDetailed analysis of reporting requirement • sBooking models and workflows for different Wholesale Lending product • sLoan IQ Configuration and Accounting Mapping definition workshop • sTest planning and execution suppor • tMigration strategy definition, planning and suppor • tAnalysis of specific issues and proposal of solution options to broader stakeholder group for decisio • nCollaborate with LoanIQ migration leads to identify migration requirements and define mapping • sManage requirements in adherence to standards and governance to enable effective project management and delivery across a large programm • eAs this is a large and complex program, we anticipate that the Loan IQ product expert will grow their client internal business, functional and technical knowledge to actively participate in all aspects of the new platform's implementation; therefore, a degree of flexibility is ke • yStakeholder Management and Leadershi • pThe role holder will interact with a broad range of stakeholders across the bank including Operations, Technology and Functions, as well as the application vendo • rThey will be expected to work closely with all stakeholder groups as required to support the various programme work streams, and facilitate the groups in making the “right” decisions for clien • tThey will build strong trust-based relationships with all stakeholders such that when making requests it will be understood that there is a purpose behind any such reques • tThey will need to be able to strike the right balance between tact and diplomacy and assertivenes • sDecision-making and Problem Solvin • gA key part of this role will be to assist the implementation teams in solving difficult problems, evaluating options and making the right decisions for client. The role holder may be working across multiple work streams and on a number of issues in parallel and will need the ability to • :Clearly communicate requirements and design / solution options to stakeholders to facilitate decision making, build consensus and define approaches in a mutually agreeable wa • yAssimilate information quickly into structured thinking, and to challenge and question to build greater understandin • gChallenge and/or propose improvements to the way we do things, whether related to the way that we manage, administer or communicate about the projec • tEngage in identifying and implementing solutions to challenges related to delivering a large programme across multiple business areas and regions bifurcatio • nRisk and Control Objectiv • eEnsure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal client Policies and Policy Standards .Person Specificatio • nAbility to clearly communicate complex concepts, both verbally and in writing, such that they can be understood by a wide-ranging audienc • eAbility to produce and communicate option assessments to drive consensus building and decision makin • gExperience of working within a structured project management framework, ideally with experience of agile methodologie • sBe decisive, prioritise effectively, maintain a clear focus and see action through to deliver • yIs energetic, determined, positive, goal focused and consistent - even under pressur • eBuilds trust and demonstrates integrity in all circumstance • sEssential Skills/Basic Qualifications • :Expert level knowledge of Finastra Loan I • QUnderstanding of Wholesale Lending products and business processes, including Financial Accounting and Risk Management (Credit or Market Risk • )Strong communication skills, both written and verba • lSkilled in use of Microsoft packages, including Teams, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, Visi oDesirable skills/Preferred Qualifications • :Experience of managing requirements in Jira and documentation in Confluenc • eWorking knowledge of project management tools and techniques, including waterfall and agile methodologie s