We are looking for a Business Analyst - Financial Services to support operational teams and help strengthen process execution in Carpinteria, California. This role combines day-to-day analytical support with project coordination, quality review activities, and cross-functional collaboration with technology and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings financial services experience, sound judgment, and the ability to identify process gaps, interpret trends, and recommend practical improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide analytical and processing support across multiple operations functions based on business demand, and build working knowledge of additional service areas as needed.<br>• Manage assigned Level 2 initiatives, including special projects, periodic quality control reviews, and operational audit support.<br>• Partner with operations leaders and technology teams to gather business needs, document functional specifications, coordinate project activity, and support user testing.<br>• Review operational and system-related issues, identify recurring patterns, and present improvement recommendations to management.<br>• Handle departmental service and research requests with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through.<br>• Evaluate workflows with department managers to uncover breakdowns, improve controls, and enhance overall efficiency.<br>• Analyze reporting outcomes and performance trends to help identify training opportunities and process enhancements.<br>• Maintain readiness to perform essential responsibilities remotely when business continuity plans are activated.
We are looking for a dedicated Sourcing and Purchasing Analyst to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in analyzing procurement processes, optimizing costs, and maintaining accurate documentation to support organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with global teams and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate bills of materials to track part changes, monitor costs, and ensure data accuracy, while developing actionable plans for the sourcing team.<br>• Organize and maintain process documentation, supplier details, and team assignments in a structured and accessible manner.<br>• Conduct audits on critical documentation and propose actionable improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Analyze procurement activities to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved inventory management.<br>• Prepare and implement engineering change orders to align sourcing and purchasing processes with organizational requirements.<br>• Collaborate closely with Global Sourcing Managers and Material Planning teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.<br>• Monitor market conditions and supply chain trends to identify challenges and opportunities for sourcing categories.<br>• Provide insights into technology advancements and supply-demand dynamics to support informed decision-making.