We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in risk management and derivatives to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and maintain system capabilities that support derivatives processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive system improvements while building subject-matter expertise in derivatives and related operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with technology teams using Agile methodologies to design and implement new or enhanced system functionalities.<br>• Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and data interactions to ensure system efficiency.<br>• Manage and maintain the system backlog, ensuring features are well-documented and prioritized effectively.<br>• Plan and coordinate system development efforts, resolving roadblocks to achieve sprint and release objectives.<br>• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to oversee system maintenance and support activities.<br>• Monitor system performance regularly and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.<br>• Coordinate business processes related to derivatives, including portfolio onboarding, administration, and data management.<br>• Develop in-depth knowledge of derivatives systems and processes to support pre- and post-execution activities.<br>• Provide expertise to ensure seamless integration of systems and data across investment, risk, finance, and actuarial functions.
