$70K - 100K a year
Elicit and document business requirements, translate needs into specs and user stories, manage stakeholders, perform data analysis with SQL, and support financial systems projects.
Requires experience in business analysis, Agile methodologies, SQL data analysis, financial systems knowledge, and proficiency with various documentation and modeling tools.
Location - Chicago, IL Duration - 11+ months Key Skills the Client is Looking For: 1. Business Analysis & Requirement Gathering o Eliciting and documenting requirements (JAD sessions, workshops, stakeholder interviews). o Translating business needs into functional specs and user stories. o Strong documentation skills (functional requirements, release notes, user guides, data specs). 2. Agile / SDLC Knowledge o Hands-on experience with Scrum/Agile (INVEST principle for user stories, definition of ready/done). o Familiarity with Waterfall methodology when needed. 3. Communication & Stakeholder Management o Excellent written and verbal communication. o Experience presenting to business users, IT teams, and senior leadership. o Ability to bridge business and technical teams. 4. Data Analysis & Technical Skills o Writing SQL queries for data analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting. o Strong data mapping, migration planning, and process improvement exposure. 5. Financial Systems Knowledge (Preferred) o Experience in banking or financial services is a big plus. o Familiarity with core banking systems or financial applications. 6. Tools & Modeling Techniques o Proficiency with Visio, Excel, UI design, data modeling, process flows, and system diagramming. o Experience with project management/documentation tools.
This job posting was last updated on 9/9/2025