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Business Systems Analyst—Financial Services in Boston, MA

Business Systems Analyst — Financial Services Job Description

Business systems analysts working in financial services should have strong knowledge of data analysis and professional database management system tools, along with experience in systems development life cycle and demonstrated presentation and communication skills. Companies seek candidates who are self-starters and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Up to five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in business, information systems or a related field are typically required.

Typical business systems analyst — financial services duties:

Gathering requirements from line of business partners and writing business requirements documents (BRDs)Managing SQL reportingProviding production assistance and support for systems and resolving system issuesDeveloping and providing reports for business systemsIdentifying opportunities to improve or gain efficiencies within the system applicationsResearching and resolving problems and issues based on documented policies, procedures and standardsImplementing temporary solutions to problems when appropriate, and recommending system solutions alternativesAssessing the impact of proposed business solutions on current systems and proceduresIdentifying project issues and communicating progress and obstacles to managementContributing to the definition, planning, coordination, execution and status reporting for business systems projects

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Salary for Business Systems Analyst—Financial Services in Boston, MA
120698 - 173565
Low
120698
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
146300
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
173565
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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