Job Description:

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position with Associated Bank are asked to email: careers@associatedbank.com

Job Summary
Under general direction, the Business Analyst effectively facilitates the gathering, analysis, prioritization and categorization of complex business requirements in the revenue business lines s/he supports. Leads and directs business teams in medium to large projects creating new business solutions or enhancements to existing business solutions. Interfaces with technology Business Analysts and other stakeholders, to identify needs and opportunities. Outlines business requirements, manages existing and documents/creates new process work flows, participates in the planning and definition of the testing strategy, leads and directs defect reviews, prioritizes events and creates defect tracking and metric reports. Develops and manages business analysis phase/stage plans, in addition to tracking and managing business requirement changes during the project life cycle. Supports business project prioritization and necessary strategy.

Job Accountabilities

• Lead and direct small, medium and large business line teams in medium to large projects.


• Develop and manage business analysis phase/stage plans (i.e., major activities, activities, tasks, milestones, schedule, resource allocation).


• Facilitate the gathering, analysis, prioritization and complexity categorization complex business requirements.


• Identify opportunities for functional domain business process improvements.


• Document and model “as is” and 'future' business processes. Analyze, optimize “as is” and 'future'business process models and model to be “business process model.”


• Effectively and efficiently organize and facilitate interviews and workshops.


• Track and manage business requirements changes during the project life cycle.


• Proactively participate in testing activities, providing input into test plan accuracy and completeness.


• Facilitate and direct testing defect tracking and reporting as needed and guide Business LIne through the testing process by supporting Residential Lending Test Team.


• Participate in assessment projects.


• Manage PMO project requests, as needed

 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Business, Finance, Accounting or related field Required

Experience

• 4-7 years 5-7 years of Information Technology, financial or related functional industry experience Required


• 7-10 years 7 plus years of Information Technology or financial industry experience with support of finance applications Preferred


• Less than 2 years Knowledge of Project Development Life Cycle Methodology Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Other by start date,

 

Compliance Statement
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank is committed to working diligently with any colleague who needs an accommodation perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact the Leaves & Accommodations office to request an accommodation.

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