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Business Analyst – Financial Advisory Business Technology
| Company | Lazard |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $175000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in roles such as Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Relationship Manager within technology or financial services; strong leadership skills to align teams and solve client challenges.
- In-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), analytical expertise, and familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities to confidently engage with business experts, present to clients, and build trusting relationships.
- Proven ability to coordinate and work cross functionally across disciplines, build consensus, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet tight deadlines and attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners acting as the primary technology contact to advocate for client needs, challenges, and align priorities across teams.
- Lead requirements gathering sessions by translating business needs into functional specifications, system designs, use cases, and technical solutions to guide development efforts.
- Analyze workflows, recommend solutions, and document processes to improve operational efficiency, address deficiencies, and enhance data quality and system performance.
- Manage project timelines, document test plans, and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure timely and successful delivery of high-value solutions.
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and collaborative discussions to foster communication, enhance client operating models, and strengthen relationships through value-driven solutions.
- Explore ways to integrate emerging technologies and strategies to optimize business operations and enhance client satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
