Analyzes business functions, processes and procedures to provide solution recommendations, including system specifications and business process implication, based on business objectives, business requirements and cost effectiveness. Collaborates with others in system development and design which may include database, report and interface design. May assist in development of test plans and coordination or performance of testing as well as triage of issues, anomalies, opportunities to improve solutions. Provides analysis and recommendations on a wide range of moderately complex and complex problems. Guided by area and individual objectives and receives only general directions. Analysis is thorough, practical and consistent with organization's objectives. Acts as an internal resource for area of specialty. Demonstrates seasoned conceptual and practical expertise and strong domain knowledge.

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst with Banner Bank you will have the opportunity to:

• Represent business within technology team; develop and retain strong positive relationships with business stakeholders; demonstrate deep expertise of aligned business domain, including knowledge of stakeholders, business and technology strategies; act as liaison with business stakeholders, planning, conducting and leading the analysis efforts for new system implementations as well as system upgrades and maintenance; may lead collaborative requirements sessions to identify high level scope of work across business and IT areas.
• Collaborate with business partners, IT partners and delivery teams on more complex business challenges to identify, refine and document business requirements in the form of epics, features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria or in the form of user cases, business requirements, functional requirements, UI specifications and business rules; consider inter-related solutions when identifying business requirements; understand process analysis and cost versus benefit analysis; and apply these skills routinely; follow industry standard methodologies and guidelines to write technical and support documentation; use wide range of techniques including interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, business process analysis, use case, story mapping, and task and workflow analysis; develop and maintain knowledge of IT systems; research, inform and recommend opportunities to apply business and technology solutions to address business problems
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of data considerations for assigned domain and data extract and transport tools; create queries to troubleshoot, develop metrics, and create ad hoc reporting as needed; aggregate, track, analyze and generate reports; perform data analysis to assist in defining functional requirements; develop more complex data mapping and begin to independently create modeling, and data transformation rules.
• May participate in multiple testing efforts through the SDLC; builds test scenarios and analyzes data from tests; work with software developer to write test scripts; use data extract tools to validate test results; may provide direction and support for UAT
• Provide input on requirements priorities and dependencies.
• Identify and lead improvement opportunities through analysis and understanding of business domain and technology solutions; provide mentorship and direction to more junior analysts within the team; collaborate with delivery team to continuously improve both the team and the solution

• Associate's Degree in IT, MIS, Finance, Business or related field required
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, MIS, Finance, Business or related field preferred

• 7 or more years analysis experience in the banking, finance, or insurance industry with exposure to analytics and project efforts for defining system modifications and process changes. Experience in multiple methodologies and with helping to establish and mature analysis discipline required

• Customer-focused, with demonstrated ability to understand and align to the strategic impact/value of the business needs and the flexibility to quickly adjust to changing needs and priorities. Detailed understanding of the business strategies, needs and process within aligned domain; clearly explains them to the delivery.
• Demonstrates accountability and delivering results within a team environment. Possesses strong partnership with business and IT stakeholders; provides a sustainable and high level of stakeholder experience. Experience defining software requirements for moderately complex products/solutions; working knowledge of analytical tools, relational databases and software applications; proven ability to analyze moderately complex data and business processes.
• Promotes team work; works well as a member of a team as well as successfully facilitating collaboration within the delivery team. Strong facilitation skills; ability to facilitate medium to large group discussions to achieve defined outcomes.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences, including business and IT leadership both inside and outside the department. Ability to explain technical details to non-technical users
• Makes well-informed tactical-level decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills, demonstrated ability to proactively prevent problems from occurring and work issues to resolution

Travel

• Up to 20%

• Targeted starting salary range (based on location and experience): $98,000 - $134,000
• Annual incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
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