Lead Business Analyst - WM Technology

ication infrastructure and architecture. Assist with QA/UAT to review/refine test plans and create more detailed test cases. Support in responding to Audit queries related to Business process and IT implementation. Work with the project team and business to identify and resolve issues that arise during projects or as part of day to day business operations. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans. Build, develop, and grow relationships with IT and business areas vital to the success of the project. Lead all aspects of Business Requirements from elicitation to business process flow mapping to proposing new functionalities to users for optimizing their processes. Conduct gap analysis, scope estimation and impact analysis working with cross-functional teams. Drive Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with the Business Stakeholders, system architects and technical analysts. Identify vertical and horizontal integration touch points. Call out dependencies and risks to ensure smooth development. Working in the Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally. Actively contribute and participate in sprint grooming and planning discussions, daily stand-ups, and Agile ceremonies Assess project risks and ensure timely communication to stakeholders Resolve issues as they arise and escalate as needed Keep management informed of progress and issues Minimum BE/BTech degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering or a related field. 10+ years of hands on experience in the financial services field, with emphasis on banking/lending products and technology. Good database/SQL skills - Hands on constructing SQL queries. 8+ years of proven experience in Requirement Documentation and Analysis. Good communication, teamwork, and influencing skills; ability to communicate effectively with technology and key business representatives. Strong analytical skills required; Including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Process analysis, being able to research and document end to end flows on complex processes and systems. Competent and experienced in technology environments (e.g., Platforms, applications, databases, organizational structure and culture, teams involved in the successful completion of technology initiatives, etc.). Hands on working experienced in Agile Scrum or Kanban lifecycles. Understanding of requirements of large enterprise applications (security, entitlements, etc.)? Detail oriented and organized. Able to multitask across several projects. Proficient with MS Office applications: Visio, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SAS, Scripting (R, Python)). At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.