LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST

W2 CONTRACT (USC/GC)

ST. PETERSBURG, FL 

HYBRID

Our client is looking for a Lead Business Analyst for a current project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external clients and vendors to identify project needs, gaps, and timelines.
• Execute assigned tasks and ensure team accountability to support overall project plans.
• Assist with new Advisor Payout System (APS) Project Initiatives.
• Learn the new APS system and assist workstreams with related questions and troubleshooting.
• Gather and complete Phase 2 business requirements.
• Support deployment, data comparison, and data validation workstreams as a utility player.
• Support SIT, UAT, and PAR testing for assigned workstreams.
• Contribute to Deployment and Operational Readiness activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in compensation operations.
• Understanding of financials, payables, and expenses.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and complex teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and processes.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in office software and collaboration tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to execute communication and project plans effectively.
• Experience drafting business requirement documents and leading requirement gathering.
• Self-motivated with ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with global stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and hold self and others accountable.
• Focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with consistent results delivery.
• Sound decision-making skills, especially with sensitive data.