Business Analyst

Story Behind the Need:

• Client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a strategic business initiative focused on assessing and optimizing compliance and supervisory responsibilities across client branches. This role will play a key part in conducting a comprehensive current-state assessment, gathering and synthesizing operational data, identifying process efficiencies, and helping drive future-state recommendations.
• The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, business-focused professional who excels at data collection, stakeholder engagement, process analysis, and translating complex operational information into actionable insights.

Daily activities:

• Lead current-state assessments across approximately 80 client branches.
• Conduct detailed data gathering and analysis related to branch compliance and supervisory activities.
• Partner with Branch Managers, Regional Directors, Managers of Administration, and other key stakeholders to collect and validate information.
• Facilitate interviews and working sessions to understand operational processes, roles, responsibilities, and workload distribution.
• Analyze collected data to identify trends, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop process maps, workflow documentation, and operational assessments.
• Create heat maps, summaries, dashboards, and prioritization frameworks to support decision-making.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of business processes without prematurely moving into solution design.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and potential transition of activities to centralized supervision teams.
• Support future-state design discussions and recommendations as the project progresses.
• Prepare presentation materials and executive-level summaries for leadership review.
• Collaborate closely with project sponsors and business leaders throughout the initiative.

Must-have requirements:

• 5-8 years of Business Analysis experience conducting current-state assessments, business process reviews, and operational analysis.
• Experience gathering requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and documentation reviews.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders including Senior Managers, Directors, and Executives.
• Strong process mapping and workflow analysis experience.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Experience within Wealth Management, Brokerage, Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets (GBM), or related financial institutions.
• Prior experience supporting Wealth Technology, GBM, or similar business functions.
• Project Management experience or exposure to project delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of branch operations, compliance, supervision, or regulatory processes.

Soft Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, with the flexibility to move between strategic storytelling and tactical messaging.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently drive workstreams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.

Education:

• Post-undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related discipline.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• The successful candidate will have experience leading initiatives that require extensive current-state analysis and business discovery. They will demonstrate the ability to: Ask insightful follow-up questions and uncover underlying process details.
• Challenge assumptions through thoughtful analysis.
• Synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Navigate complex and regulated business environments.
• Maintain an analytical mindset focused on understanding and documenting existing processes before recommending solutions.
• Candidates with experience in any of the following environments will be highly regarded:
o Wealth Management
o Brokerage Operations
o GBM

Candidate Review & Selection:

• Round 1: In-Person Interview (60 minutes):
o Hiring Manager + Project Stakeholders
o Business Analysis experience
o Technical and behavioral assessment
o Stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• Round 2: Virtual Interview (30 minutes):
o Senior Leadership / Project Sponsor
o Project fit and overall alignment

Please note:

• AI is not used to screen, assess, or select candidates.
• This role reflects an existing vacancy at the time of posting.