System Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to support the evaluation and implementation of a new investment data platform. This role will partner with business stakeholders to analyze current-state processes, gather business and technical requirements, support testing, and drive process improvements to enhance investment data management and decision support.

This opportunity is based in Richmond, VA, and is open to candidates within a 100-mile radius of Richmond, VA. The client is only considering candidates who can work without requiring present or future employment sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for the investment data platform
• Conduct current-state assessments and define future-state business processes and workflows
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions
• Develop process maps, data flow diagrams, and technical documentation
• Support data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and platform implementation activities
• Develop and execute testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership throughout the project lifecycle
• Support change management, user adoption, and process improvement initiatives
• Perform data analysis, reporting, and ongoing process refinement
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Required Skills (with Years)

• Business Systems Analysis and Requirements Gathering – 7+ years
• Business Process Analysis and Process Improvement – 7+ years
• Testing Strategy Development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – 7+ years
• Bachelor''''s Degree – 4+ years
• Technical Documentation (Requirements, Process Maps, Data Flow Diagrams)
• Current-State and Future-State Process Analysis
• Data Mapping, Validation, and Reconciliation
• Strong Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

• SQL or Python Programming
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Automate (RPA)
• Investment or Financial Services Industry Experience
• Data Analysis and Reporting