Business Systems Analyst V
hace 5 días
Buffalo
Job DescriptionJob Title: Business Systems Analyst VLocation: Buffalo, NY (preferred; hybrid 3 days onsite). Secondary: Pittsburgh, PA. Remote option considered but least preferred.Hire Type: Contract OnlyPay Range: $34.61 – $57.68 per hourWork Model: HybridRecruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca | 716-256-1271 | & Scope:Positional OverviewThe Business Systems Analyst V will play a critical role in managing and coordinating key testing activities for a major loan accounting system implementation (AFS Vision). This position is responsible for business requirements gathering, test planning and execution, defect tracking, and coordination of critical conversion events. The role requires a mix of technical and functional expertise, with a strong emphasis on structured testing methodologies and cross-functional coordination.The successful candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and project leadership to ensure successful system implementation, while also supporting regulatory compliance and process efficiency.Programs & Systems in Scope: • Conversion from AFS Level 3 (Commercial Loan System – green screens) to AFS Vision., • Collateral management system transition (Collate by Broadridge)., • Document preparation vendor integrations (ExpeEr, Wolters Kluwer).Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success, • Lead and coordinate SIT, UAT, and end-to-end testing activities, ensuring timelines and milestones are met., • Gather, document, and validate detailed business requirements., • Develop and execute test scripts/cases; manage and monitor testing efforts., • Report, track, triage, and resolve defects in collaboration with technical teams., • Support planning and execution of dress rehearsals and live conversion events, including resource coordination and escalation management., • Document data mapping for integrations, conversions, and acquisitions., • Collaborate with vendors, project leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure testing and implementation success., • Provide mentorship to junior staff in application training, testing methodology, and project execution., • Ensure compliance with corporate technology standards, regulatory requirements, and risk controls. Skills & ExperienceQualifications That Will Help You Thrive, • Minimum of 6 years of combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics experience., • Proven experience in large-scale system implementations, preferably in banking or financial services., • Strong expertise in testing coordination, defect management, and conversion event execution., • Hands-on experience with JIRA and Zephyr for test case management., • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior management., • Ability to multitask and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously., • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously or in a team environment.Preferred Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree., • Subject Matter Expert experience in system conversions, preferably AFS Vision., • Experience with collateral management and document preparation systems., • Advanced knowledge of interfacing and integrated applications., • Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification., • Strong understanding of banking operations, compliance, and regulatory standards.