Acuity Knowledge Partners

Lead, Business Analyst, Data and Technology Services, US

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Acuity Knowledge Partners

  • Job overview

    The Lead Business Analyst role at Acuity Knowledge Partners involves leading business and data analysis for strategic financial projects, driving project delivery and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role requires gathering and analyzing business requirements, facilitating agile ceremonies, managing project lifecycles from initiation to go-live, coordinating with stakeholders, supporting QA and UAT processes, and producing detailed documentation and presentations.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have extensive financial services experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and writing abilities, technical knowledge of SDLC, and proficiency with MS Office, Visio, Atlassian JIRA, and Confluence.

Company overview

Acuity Knowledge Partners is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics, and business intelligence services to the financial services sector. The company generates revenue by offering specialized services such as investment research, quantitative analytics, compliance support, and business consulting to banks, asset managers, and financial institutions worldwide. Acuity Knowledge Partners was formerly part of Moody's Corporation and became an independent entity in 2019 after a management buyout backed by Equistone Partners Europe. This history highlights its strong foundation and expertise in delivering tailored solutions that enhance productivity and drive business growth for its clients.

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