Business Analyst in United States

Business Analyst Location: Remote Duration: 6 months with possible extension/possible contract to hire Description: Candidate profile details: Degree/Certifications Required: Undergraduate degree, in any discipline; business analyst accreditation an asset Years of experience: 5-7 years of overall experience as an analyst Project scope: Supporting remediation across all MRAs that affect the Commercial Bank Team size: Will be joining an existing team of 10+ people Personality Style/Team Culture: fast-paced but supportive environment – no one person fails. Wins and challenges alike are shared collectively, as a team effort. Transparent, collaborative Selling points of position: Successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that places a high value on culture, and work/life balance. There is a sense of appreciation at all levels Best vs average candidate: Ideal candidates should be a team player who takes initiative and can move the ball forward. They should have the ability to facilitate ambiguous work and solve complex problems, while taking ownership of all tasks. Innovation is highly valued, as well as good storytelling skills. Other key qualifications also include: Ability to think tactically and strategically Demonstrated ability to build strong collaborative relationships Proven ability to manage competing priorities and make sound business decisions Ability to research, interpret and incorporate industry best practices into project management processes Summary of day to day responsibilities: Successful candidates will be joining a team that specializes in Anti-Money Laundering projects, to assess the impact of regulatory changes or findings on Commercial banking, as it relates to people, systems, and training. They will be required to understand how to write out processes with transparency, document all relevant details, and translate business requirements to technology team, as a liaison. Day-to-day will be dictated by the business needs, but scope of work will be divided as follows: Business Analyst: Documents processes & procedures Plans and verifies changes to remediation processes Finds reporting metrics, creates & sends out reporting Evaluates business processes & works collaboratively with operations analyst & KYC Lead Operations analyst: Refines the processes around KYC and general fraud, loss and customer profile information Works with Relationship Managers and other internal resources to collect required information. Develops plan on communication & processes for customers that may be missing (or have incorrect) details in their profile Documents information on processes and forum creation; creates presentation deck on all MRA remediation activities and processes Other accountabilities may include, but are not limited to: Acquiring sound to advanced understanding of business and user interaction with technology throughout project delivery Working collaboratively with stakeholders including business, technology and partners to support project benefits and changes to business processes, policies and systems across single or multiple lines of businesses Must have: Knowledge/experience of & with business analysis Expert MS Office skills – advanced excel (pivot tables), Visio Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills Ability to lead discussions/meetings, and present to executives Experience with identifying, mapping, and refining business processes Advanced knowledge of and experience with project life cycle/practices AML consulting experience; understanding of Know-Your-Customer standards Nice to have: Technical background would be an asset Previous banking or FI experience Salesforce experience Experience with Jira As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.