Sr Business Systems Analyst - Financial Systems

Job Description:PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Under independent direction, the Senior Business Systems Analyst (Sr. BSA) develops integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues and plays a major role in the development and implementation of major systems. The Sr. BSA independently formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements. The position devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering system capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results. This includes analysis of business user needs, documentation of requirements, translation of needs into functional and/or technical specifications, writing and executing test cases and plans, and oversight of testing processes. The position acts a team leader for projects, or a portion of a project, with small budgets of a short duration.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Independently interacts regularly with clients of varying associate/management levels to gather and analyze business requirements and interpret business needs and issues in order to design solutions that solve technical and/or business issues of varying complexity. Acts as primary analyst on multiple, complex projects concurrently. May assist Application Management in resolution of production support issues.* Uses advanced verbal and written communication skills and mastery of all aspects of the System Development Methodology (SDM) and expert business process knowledge to make technical and non-technical material understandable to business units. Develops project documentation including formal proposals, feasibility studies, requirements specifications, use cases, system test cases, design documents, and testing plans according to standard system development lifecycle methodologies. Makes frequent presentations to client(s) and TRPIT management and other personnel. Plans and conducts meetings including, but not limited to: application development sessions, fit-gap analysis sessions, design reviews, documentation review meetings, etc. Facilitates the solution selection and decision making process and provides the necessary information to enable the business to make an informed decision.* Interfaces with all facets of TRPIT organization including Programmers, Engineers, managers, etc. to develop multiple solutions to business problems of varied complexity. Presents evaluation of alternatives and recommendations to the business for the purpose of determining and agreeing upon the best resolution. Uses negotiation skills to influence project team and gain consensus on the selection of the most viable solution. * Assists Project Lead in the development of project plans to identify tasks necessary to solve a business problem. Tracks progress and notifies management of issues that require escalation. Assumes responsibility for the resolution of system and process issues and works with the appropriate technical and subject matter experts to provide a solution. * Executes and manages all aspects and phases of testing initiatives for moderate to large sized system implementations and/or enhancement projects. Responsibility may include test data setup and coordination of effort and resources/testers throughout unit, system, and user acceptance testing.* May lead small projects of short duration, or portions of large projects related to specific deliverables or segment of the SDM. This may include project definition and investigation; coordination of vendor selection RFP and procurement processes; requirements gathering; testing; and configuration. Mentors Business Analysts (BA) and Business Systems Analysts (BSA) in Department/Team including: training on all facets of the SDM; coaching on interviewing and requirements gathering techniques; and review of project deliverables developed by BA’s and BSA’s.QUALIFICATIONS:* Prior relevant industry experience preferred* Experience with Accounting, Finance or Purchasing systems, preferably Oracle Financials & Oracle Purchasing preferred* Experience with project management and control preferred* Six to ten years of relevant experience working with Systems Lifecycle Development methodology preferred* Prior experience in the Financial Services Industry preferred* Experience with project management and control preferred. Vendor management experience is a plus.* Strong understanding of basic Investment Management principles preferred* Proficiency in SQL preferred* Background in Accounting, Finance or Purchasing.* Demonstrated successful mastery of major components of the Systems Lifecycle Development methodology in the context of major systems implementations including: requirements gathering and development of functional specifications; management of all facets and phases of test plan development and execution; development of technical specifications* Prior experience executing project discovery and investigation, including development of a Cost-Benefit Analysis for a project of moderate size* Must be able to meet with clients of varying levels to gather, document, and analyze system specifications and requirements, work closely with developers and testers in the fast-paced environment.* Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem solving skills* Demonstrated ability to develop alternative solutions to the most complex problems and recommend the best solution to the business and project team* Strong negotiation and influencing skills* Ability to translate complex business requirements into detailed functional and/or technical specifications* Extensive experience with process reengineering* Mastery of testing concepts and skilled in formulating test strategies, managing, and executing system testing initiatives* Strong knowledge of business processes related to business channel supported* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Process oriented, logical thinker* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio* Skilled in the use of Visio or other process or flow chart tool* Strong knowledge of relational databases and concepts * Strong SQL skills* College degree and two years of related work experience, associate degree and 4 years related work experience, or a high school/diploma/equivalent and 6 years related work experience requiredT. Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity EmployerExpected Travel Time: None Company: T. Rowe Price Location: Baltimore, MD 21201 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Reference Code: 2841 Send this Job to a Friend Click here to see all T. Rowe Price opportunities Learn more about T. Rowe Price If you want to work in an environment that encourages professional development, continued learning and advancement throughout your career, apply today. T. Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer.