job summary: Using discretion and judgement, the Business Systems Sr Analyst helps develop systems technology projects that address the business needs of the organization. They independently meet with project stakeholders and business partners to elicit and gather business requirements. They develop and maintain formal specifications that clearly outline the key requirements. The Business Systems Sr Analyst collaborates with internal IT resources to develop, test, and deploy technology solutions. The Business Systems Sr Analyst follows the organization's system‐development life cycle while working to release projects and maintenance items for the benefit of our clients and internal business partners. location: Boston, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $65 - 70 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: · Perform analysis of business activities to determine business requirements. Work with business users to understand and define practical use cases for investment data. Convert complex business needs into functional actionable user stories and detailed specifications. Work closely with project team members, business users, QA, developers, and other technology professionals in an Agile environment to ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. · Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technology organization to ensure proper implementation of requirements within the expected timetable. Communicate any material modifications of business requirements to business stakeholders. · Collaborate on systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements. · Ensure proper data processing using data checks and reports to facilitate error free business processes. · Aggregate and integrate data from multiple sources, directly enhancing the value of business analytics. · Uphold and improve data accessibility, quality, and integrity standards. · Work to ensure a positive product for business stakeholders by overseeing the implementation of new data products and solutions. Creates and maintains proper training materials and business documentation. · Follow the organization's Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that all steps of the process have been followed prior to releasing any code. · Provide application and production support as needed to the departments and systems that they support. · Provide guidance to less experienced Business Systems Analysts. qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, computer science, or technology related field. - Minimum of 2-5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, ideally supporting buy‐side technology. - Possesses solid knowledge of Equity, Fixed Income, and Derivatives asset classes. - Demonstrated strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of investment data. - Proven ability to efficiently utilize resources and communicate with others, both verbally and in writing. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.