Vertical Relevance

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Senior Business Analyst Location: Remote (Full-Time) About the Role Vertical Relevance is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our growing team. This full-time remote role is ideal for someone passionate about transformation, leadership, and delivering impactful solutions. You’ll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Business Analysis from planning and design to deployment and optimization. This position requires strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills to ensure customer success across diverse engagements. Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Analyst to support regulatory reporting and document management initiatives, particularly around Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs) and Matters Requiring Immediate Attention (MRIAs). The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient document governance. This role will focus on preparing regulatory packages (closure narrative, traceability matrix, and aligning all artifacts in the clients document management system). Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Reporting: Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Finance teams to gather and analyze requirements for regulatory submissions. Support the preparation and filing of reports to regulatory bodies (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC). Ensure data accuracy and completeness in reports such as Basel III, CCAR, COREP, and other capital adequacy frameworks. Assist in implementing and maintaining reporting tools and automation solutions. Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on reporting processes. MRA/MRIA Document Management: Develop and maintain a centralized repository for MRA/MRIA documentation. Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and improvement. Ensure proper categorization, metadata tagging, and indexing of documents for efficient retrieval. Liaise with internal audit and compliance teams to track remediation efforts and deadlines. Facilitate change management and user training for document management systems. Business Analysis & Project Support: Draft Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, and User Stories. Conduct gap analysis and root cause investigations for reporting discrepancies. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support QA teams with test case development. Act as a liaison between business units and IT to ensure alignment on project goals. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. 7–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or financial services. Strong experience preparing regulatory packages (closure narrative, traceability matrix, and aligning all artifacts in the clients document management system). Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and reporting obligations. Experience with document management systems and workflow automation. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and business intelligence tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with regulatory reporting platforms (e.g., Axiom, Wolters Kluwer). Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Basel III regulations. Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Prior involvement in MRA/MRIA remediation projects. Why Vertical Relevance? Vertical Relevance stands out with over two decades of experience in business advisory and financial services. We understand the unique challenges faced by financial institutions and tailor our solutions to fit each client’s culture and objectives. Our multifaceted approach ensures end-to-end delivery—from strategy to execution—while maintaining agility and responsiveness in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. We empower our clients by enhancing organizational capabilities, improving data collection and governance, and refining business strategies to unlock new opportunities. Equal Opportunity Statement Vertical Relevance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.