IT Business Lead Analyst - Vice President

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Business Analyst to support strategic planning, business analysis, operational initiatives, and decision-making across the Fixed Income Technology organization. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, and Business teams to perform analysis, develop business insights, support planning activities, improve operational processes, and provide reporting that enables effective management of organizational priorities. This role combines business analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis, workforce planning, and portfolio management responsibilities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Business Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Identify trends, risks, issues, and opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop recommendations and present findings to management.
• Strategic Planning & Organizational Analysis.
• Support annual planning and prioritization activities across the technology organization.
• Conduct organizational, workforce, and resource analyses to support business objectives.
• Evaluate impacts of organizational changes and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with development of planning materials and leadership presentations.

Financial & Data Analysis:

• Analyze budget, spend, resources, and investment-related data.
• Track key metrics and provide reporting on financial and operational performance.·
• Support business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and investment justification activities.
• Prepare management summaries, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Process Improvement & Governance.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and simplification.
• Document workflows, procedures, and governance processes.
• Support implementation and monitoring of key governance and control activities.
• Track actions, milestones, and follow-up items across initiatives.

Portfolio & Program Support·:

• Support tracking and analysis of strategic initiatives and investment portfolios.
• Monitor delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
• Assist with benefits tracking and business value realization activities.
• Provide analytical support for prioritization and decision-making forums.
• Stakeholder Management. Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, and Business organizations.
• Facilitate discussions, gather feedback, and drive alignment on key initiatives.
• Communicate complex information clearly through presentations, reports, and executive summaries.
• Build strong working relationships across a global organization.

Recommended Qualifications: 

• 6 -10 years of Business Analysis, Program Management, Strategy, Consulting, or Business Management experience.      
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within Financial Services or Capital Markets is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting technology organizations is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with budgeting, workforce planning, portfolio management, or governance processes is highly preferred.
• Experience working with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis.
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Business Analysis / Client Services

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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