Business Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Lending Expertise:

• Provide business analysis expertise in one or more of the following segments:
• Commercial Lending/Leasing
• Syndicated & participation lending
• Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
• Small Business Administration (SBA) & USDA Lending
• Construction Lending
• Equipment Finance

Business and Systems Analysis:

• Conduct business process mapping, requirements gathering, and gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement business strategies and execution plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Lead digitization and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee testing, training, and system implementations/integrations for core systems.

Technology and Systems Expertise:

• Work with industry-leading Core Loan/Lending platforms (e.g., Fidelity, Fiserv, Jack Henry).
• Collaborate on implementations of Commercial Loan Origination Systems (LOS) such as nCino, Abrigo, Moody's CreditLens, Built, CapitalStream, CreditQuest, and Sageworks.
• Contribute to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all solutions align with governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain documentation to support compliance audits and system reviews.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry and professional services consulting, including client delivery.
• 3+ years of experience in business systems analysis, configuration, or design.
• Hands-on experience with loan origination, underwriting workflows, and lending technology.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in business process modeling, change management, and risk management.
• Deep knowledge of lending workflows/processes and regulatory compliance in financial systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending processes.
• Proficiency in tools and methodologies such as Use Case Analysis, Digitization/Imaging, and Quality Assurance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with industry-leading platforms such as Fidelity, Fiserv, and Jack Henry.
• Familiarity with LOS systems such as nCino, Abrigo, Built, and Moody's CreditLens.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate in a dynamic environment.