Lab49 was founded to bring cutting-edge solutions from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. Clients from various sectors within the financial industry rely on us to provide top-tier solutions to their most intricate challenges. When you join us, we'll encourage you to redefine industry standards with every project and support you in achieving excellence.
About the Position
Lab49 is currently offering an opportunity for a Technical Business Analyst to contribute to complex and transformative projects for our esteemed financial services clients. Working within an Agile environment, the Technical Business Analyst will play a key role in the successful execution of engagements with our top-tier clients.
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a solid understanding of the financial services industry, with a focus on investment banking and capital markets. By joining Lab49, you will be part of expert teams that push the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector, aiming to achieve extraordinary results.
What You'll Be Doing
- Analyzing and understanding the current state of end-client applications and their functionalities.
- Creating and refining application requirements and use cases to enhance client-facing tools.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to design and optimize application features and user interfaces.
- Writing detailed user stories and managing the backlog to support application development and enhancement.
- Partnering with business and technical teams, including engineers, product owners, scrum masters, architects, and program managers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
What You'll Need
Industry Expertise:
- Experience in consulting, particularly with customized application solutions for investment banking or global markets.
Business Analyst Skills:
- Experience in defining and documenting application requirements and user stories.
- Proven track record of working with application design, user interface considerations, and feature prioritization.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including backlog management and sprint planning.
Consulting Skills:
- Strong ability to engage with stakeholders to elicit and refine application requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on application functionality and user experience.
- Proficiency in creating presentations and proposals to communicate application enhancements and project status.
- Experience in overcoming organizational constraints and addressing blockers in application development.
Professional Traits:
- Ownership mentality with meticulous attention to detail.
- A data-centric approach with the ability to set, monitor, and analyze key metrics.
- Rapid learning and adaptability in grasping new concepts and domains.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing abstract or complex challenges.
- Excellent time management capabilities and the ability to work independently.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
- Recognized certifications in Product Management and Agile Methodologies.
Technical and Communication Skills:
- Direct collaboration experience with engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams.
- Extensive experience in intricate technical projects with strong problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, including crafting and presenting material to high-level audiences.
- Experience with software development processes, application lifecycle management, and a solid understanding of technical architectures.
Adaptability:
- Agility in navigating change and readiness to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to their fullest potential.
Our Hybrid Work Model
At Lab49, we embrace a hybrid work model, offering you the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. We expect our Lab49ers to average 2-3 days per week in person and this could be at our midtown office in NYC or at a client site. We believe that both the flexibility and in person connection to each other and our clients build a collaborative culture and the opportunity to accelerate growth and innovation.
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
Our Hybrid Work Model
At Lab49, we embrace a hybrid work model, offering you the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. We expect our Lab49ers to average 2-3 days per week in person and this could be at our midtown office in NYC or at a client site. We believe that both the flexibility and in person connection to each other and our clients build a collaborative culture and the opportunity to accelerate growth and innovation.
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.