Lead Business Analyst; Capital Markets Domain

Lead Business Analyst (Capital Markets Domain)

Newport Beach, California, United States

Role:
Lead Business Analyst (Capital Markets Domain)
Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Office space available at location listed
Location:
Newport Beach CA (100% onsite)
Industry: Financial Services - Commercial Banking
Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT
Duration:
Fulltime

Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $115,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

7+ to 10 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid‑Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Security

Clearance Required:

No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CBAP) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst and Project Lead in the Capital Markets domain.
• 7-10 years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of investment banking products, pricing, processes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau).
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and business analysis frameworks (e.g., BABOK).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Requirements gathering: collaborate with stakeholders, conduct interviews, workshops, and analyze existing systems and processes.
• Data analysis and reporting: extract insights, generate reports and dashboards to communicate project progress and KPIs.
• Business process improvement: identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within investment banking processes, propose and implement process improvements.
• Solution design: translate business requirements into functional specifications and design solutions with technology teams.
• Stakeholder communication: act as a bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and other departments.
• Project management: assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating projects, create project plans, monitor progress, and communicate updates.
• Documentation and compliance: maintain comprehensive project documentation, including business requirements, functional specs, test plans, and user manuals.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Lead BA Capital Market domain Communication skills