Sr. Governance Risk Business Analyst

Advanced Level Business AnalystOur information security team focuses on implementing key capabilities to advance and mature information security practices across the client. We are looking for an advanced level business analyst with strong agile skills and the desire to join a dynamic team. The position offers the opportunity to be a partner with business and technology colleagues across the organization.

If you love working in a collaborative, innovative and learning environment, then we want to hear from you.As a member of the team, you are expected to research, collect, prioritize, document, and communicate requirements. If you are detail oriented, a problem solver, have excellent communication and collaboration skills – and can utilize those skills effectively to partner and collaborate to provide develop requirements then you should be part of our team. With your blend of business analysis skills, and technical capabilities, you will successfully partner with business partners and technology teams to support implementation of our information security capabilities.In this role, you will:Collaborate with business partners, project team members, other IT colleagues, and external vendors to ensure clarity of the business problem, outcome, and scope.Develop, document, and maintain the definition of done by preparing a wholistic view of the solution from first iteration to final release.Develop, document, and maintain the product backlog, by developing detailed user stories.Assist in both Sprint Planning and Execution by helping to translate and prioritize user stories into functional and technical requirements.Ensure the application of business analysis best practices including completion of all the necessary documentation.Lead discussions and help identify business and document business process change (new, revised, or eliminated) as required within the sprint executionWork closely with business partners, technical team, and stakeholders to ensure requirements meet the needs of the business and everyone is aligned and working toward the same goal.Develop a QA strategy and lead the testing of sprints.

Maintain a defect log.Experience with facilitation and process analysisWhat you need to apply:Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldProven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matterExperience in writing documentation for various audiencesSuperb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detailPreferred qualifications: IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) certification preferred5+ Years of relevant work experience.Strong relationship skills – Ability to effectively collaborate with business & IT partners and to foster strong relationships with them to aid successful project deliveryAnalytical Thinking - Applies analytical techniques (e.g., separating a complex whole into its parts or elements to resolve problems or issues)Self-Management - Effectively plans and organizes their work to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrates flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands. Shows confidence in own abilities to meet challenges and can maintain performance under stress.