Total 9 Business Analyst job vacancies in The United States of America

IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.

As a Business Analyst in IBM, you will:

• Analyse business needs, gaps and issues
• Recommend best possible solutions to address the problem
• Stakeholder management and engagement for both internal, client and industry stakeholders
• Overall accountability to ensure high quality and timely solution delivery
• Understand and translate customer needs into business and technology solutions, providing consultation on the customer digital journey and digital transformation
• Provide implementation of design services through a range of digital methodologies
• Analyze as-is and to-be processes to define system/technology/business requirements
• Support user requirements capture and translation of requirements into business and digitally enabled solutions
• Support the delivery of quality functional/application digital designs
• Support development and implementation of quality business digital solutions for the client

Required Professional and Technical Expertise :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or have equivalent professional experience
• At least 3+ years’ experience in business analyst role or equivalent management consulting experience in a Consulting firm environment or Client-facing role
• Exhibit a data-driven mindset and able to communicate well with data
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and creativity when working on data manipulation with common and basic tools likes excel, text editors, google sheets
• Meticulous, strong analytical ability, documentation and project management skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication, decision-making skills and a responsible attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Any prior experience in Business Process Management projects and/or Agile Methodology will be beneficial.
• Knowledge and working experience with Cloud, AI Automation, Big Data technologies would be advantageous

The Business Process Delivery Global Business Controls Leader is a focal point for the following but not limited to :

1. Responsible for execution of controls and compliance activities in support of BPO Delivery Centers resulting in a satisfactory or better controls posture.

2. Maintaining and updating the annual BPO/BPOD Controls Framework.

3. Drive process improvements across the BPO Delivery Controls function.

4. Explore and build out BPO Controls as a Service offering and an extension of the Process Excellence team.

5. Roll out IBM Consulting Integrity Program across all of BPO Delivery.

6. Support all Audits and regular communication of audit status to leadership.

Environment:

• Professional knowledge of BPO Delivery and IBM SDE Audit processes.
• Need to have good understanding of organizational resources, priorities, and policies.

Communication/Negotiation:

• Need strong interpersonal and communication skills as he/she needs to work and interact with teams from different functions in BPOD, resulting in common agreements and deliverables.
• Be a strong team player and leader who is proactive with a positive & learning attitude.

Problem Solving:

• Able to work independently and have strong analytical ability.
• Analyse complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and any potential risks or controls exposure while providing direction and recommendations to address.

Contribution/Leadership:

• Leads/guides BPO Delivery team and work closely with multi-functional teams.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and controls and compliance skills a plus he/she will be recognized as a SME in the areas covered.

Impact on Business/Scope:

• Accountable for projects/programs involving multi- functional and global/regional teams.
• Responsible for overall functional program success.
• Activities will potentially influence BPO Delivery Controls and report quarterly to IBM Consulting Finance Business Controls.

Requirement:

Have good understanding on IBM BPO Delivery procesess, internal and external audit programs. Good understanding on consulting E2E delivery is a big plus point

Job Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management & Analytics Division

Sitting within Reserve Management department, the front office Application Developer cum business analyst / product owner is responsible for managing the applications and processes used for portfolio management and trading of assets managed in-house.

• Work closely with portfolio management and trading functions to understand their business requirements, translating business-to-technical requirements and vice versa
• Design, build/enhance, test, implement and document processes/tools/systems in partnership with IT, middle and back offices as well as software vendors to support front office workflow
• Plan and work with department and Client partners on implementing road map of front-office workflow feature development / upgrades
• Ensure front office processes and procedures meet internal standards for data integrity, security and auditability
• Monitor, analyse and troubleshoot front office processes to ensure their smooth functioning.
• Manage project implementations with vendors, covering procurement and related administrative issues;
• Oversee change management to facilitate the users to product adoption and new ways of working.

What we are looking for

• An undergraduate degree in business-related or IT-related fields
• Preferably 3-10 years relevant working experience, including product management/ownership or system used in similar functions, preferably in investment or financial domain
• Strong sense of ownership and growth mindset
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with good problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of user-centric principles and/or service design
• Adept communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders across all levels
• Experience working in cross-functional groups, representing views of different stakeholders and influencing teams towards achieving shared goal

As a Complex Project Manager in IBM, You will
• Be responsible for successful delivery of IBM's largest and most complex SAP Implementation, System Integration and Migration / Modernization client commitments.
• Possess through the experience and understanding on SAP Implementation, Migration, S/4 HANA Upgrade, Cloud migration, RISE Implementation and migration.
• Manage client engagements, ensuring delivery of SAP solutions for complex IT, business and client requirements.
• Responsible to understand the SAP solution, architecture and implementation methodology.
• Responsible for leading a project team in delivering a SAP solution to the client with overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management.
• Be responsible for managing all project resources, including Global Delivery resources, vendors and subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the client. They provide day to day direction to the project team and regular project status to the client.
• Manages the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours.
• Possess thorough understanding of SAP solution estimation, SOW, letters of agreement, master service agreements, staffing model, average bill rates and cost structure by level.
• Oversees schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment.
• Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.

Your Role and Responsibilities :

You are someone we are looking for if you have the following expertise:

• Experience as a Complex SI Project Management Professional
• Experience in SAP Implementation, Migration and Upgrade.
• Strong experience in Cloud migration (RISE)
• Experience in managing custom application development projects.
• Strong experience in charge of the start to finish delivery of projects
• Accountable for delivery of projects of a high quality, within the budget and agreed timeline
• Plan and manage project scope, schedules and resources on the project
• Identify, assess and manage the risks of the project and take appropriate actions
• Effectively manage the diverse team of stake holders

Desired Background:

• At least 10-year experience with SAP Implementation, Migration Services, Application Modernization.
• Strong experience managing complex SAP program, integrated test and QA projects
• Strong communication, analytical skills and a customer service orientation
• Extensive project management experience and proven skill to ensure that project objectives and goals are met within agreed upon time, scope, resource, budget and quality requirements
• Supports the financial performance of assigned business areas.
• Report and communicate project successes, risks, and status to leadership and stakeholders
• Enforces compliance of project management methodology and deliverables
• Experience directing the work of others and coordinate diverse cross functional teams

Your Role and Responsibilities AI, Cloud, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT)-IBM does more than just create these smart technologies. We are helping hundreds of businesses "put smart to work" across all fields, from cybersecurity and supply chain to farming and the arts. Imagine what you could do at IBM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-6--81k8AQ The IBM Finance and Operations organization is a values driven team responsible for driving enterprise performance and IBM's transformation to a Cognitive Enterprise. We are the financial stewards of the enterprise, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. We offer dynamic, exciting careers that allow individuals to grow a contemporary skill set and forge their own paths, be it an analytical path, leadership path, or a mix of both. Professional development is an important part of every IBMer's career, and is ongoing with on-the-job training, structured learning programs, and mentoring. We are currently seeking to fill internship positions in the areas of Financial Planning and Accounting. The 6 Month Internship program is a full-time role for six months beginning either December 2023 through June 2024 or May 2024 through January 2025. We require candidates hired for this program commit to employment for the full 6 month term, as this may require you to take a semester off from school. This is an office-based position for our office location in Armonk, NY. You will be immersed in the operations of your assigned area, exposed to many aspects of the business and many of the basic functions of the company. Over your six months at IBM, you will gain a unique and in-depth understanding of the business and what makes it work. Main job responsibilities include:Analyze and interpret complex data while working on financial analysis & reporting.Acquire and apply business process knowledge along with analytic models in order to improve business outcomesUnderstand the business model for your respective business unit and demonstrate organizational awarenessUnderstand and accomplish work objectives through the use of applications that support the retrieval or management of financial dataWe are looking for people who enjoy collaborating globally, use data analytics to provide actionable insights and have a passion to innovate. Are you ready to join the company that has become essential to the world, motivated by that same passion? Candidates should possess the following basic qualifications: - Enrolled in a Finance/Accounting or closely related undergraduate degree program - Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office Suite - Leadership experience - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Required Technical and Professional Expertise - Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office Suite - Leadership experience - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Currently pursing a college degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other closely related degree programs. Other Relevant Job Details Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Introduction Known as the 'knowledge behind the numbers', Financial Analysts are considered to be trusted business advisors, working within IBM's business units and geographies, as well as in a myriad of specialized corporate functions. IBM's finance organization is instrumental in driving innovative improvements to global financial processes while providing measurable value to the business. Wonder if IBM is the one for you? In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About Business Unit The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing. About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Your Role and Responsibilities As a Business Analyst (Intern) at IBM, you will have the opportunity for hands-on, on-the-job learning by supporting our Senior Business Analyst in the following day-to-day activities: Engage and manage both internal and external client stakeholders Have overall accountability to ensure high quality and timely solution delivery Conduct workshops and analyze business processes to gather requirements (functional and non-functional) using Agile methodology Perform gap analysis and recommend optimal solutions with COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) packages or software development products, or a combination of both Act as the bridge between the design and technical team to facilitate conflict resolutions and implement the business requirements as digital products and features Analyze and develop reporting, interfacing/integration, and data migration requirements Develop and maintain documentation such as Requirements Traceability Matrix, User Stories, Service Blueprint, Functional Design / Specifications, Report Specifications, Interface Specifications Recommend and ensure compliance with customer's audit and IT security policy requirements such as Separation of Duties, Data Security, User Access Control, and governance. Provide the testing and quality team with acceptance criteria for the products and services to be delivered and facilitate the end-to-end testing and acceptance of the project Work with the Solution Architect and Release Manager to ensure the business solution is in line with the recommended roadmap. Facilitate transition to the Application Maintenance team as part of Service Improvements / Sustainment About you: You are someone we are looking for if you have the following background and aspirations: Intern pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience Interested to learn and experiencing the role of a Business Analyst in projects Strong interpersonal and communication skills in managing stakeholders and leading/facilitating workshops Have an eye for detail, meticulous and strong analytical and documentation skills Have a growth mindset and ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Interested to learn and experiencing agile delivery methods as Business Analyst Interested to learn and experience implementing COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) or software development products, or a combination of both Interested to learn and experience data analysis, cleansing, and standardization to manage end-to-end data migration Interested to acquire facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and being successful at building teams and relationships with people in local and remote locations. Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. Required Technical and Professional Expertise Please refer to JD above. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Please refer to JD above. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree About Business Unit IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. Wonder if IBM is the one for you? In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. Other Relevant Job Details For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Senior Business Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

• Fixed income, FX Trading instruments
• preferably investment banking background
• Sitting within Reserve Management department, the front office business analyst / product owner is responsible for managing the applications and processes used for portfolio management and trading of assets managed in-house.
• Work closely with portfolio management and trading functions to understand their business requirements, translating business-to-technical requirements and vice versa
• Design, build/enhance, test, implement and document processes/tools/systems in partnership with IT, middle and back offices as well as software vendors to support front office workflow
• Plan and work with department wise partners on implementing road map of front-office workflow feature development / upgrades
• Ensure front office processes and procedures meet internal standards for data integrity, security and auditability
• Monitor, analyse and troubleshoot front office processes to ensure their smooth functioning.
• Manage project implementations with vendors, covering procurement and related administrative issues;
• Oversee change management to facilitate the users to product adoption and new ways of working.

What we are looking for:

An undergraduate degree in business-related or IT-related fields

• Preferably 3-10 years relevant working experience, including product management/ownership or system used in similar functions, preferably in investment or financial domain
• Strong sense of ownership and growth mindset
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with good problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of user-centric principles and/or service design
• Adept communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders across all levels
• Experience working in cross-functional groups, representing views of different stakeholders and influencing teams towards achieving shared goal

Strategic sales is an initiative that brings the best of IBM and our ecosystem partners to our key clients to help them transform and deliver tangible business outcomes. These are long term and strategic engagements that require selling to the C-suite and the Board. Business Development Executives (BDEs) are responsible for the ongoing identification, development and qualification of large transformational outsourcing opportunities within assigned markets and industries. These opportunities need to be identified in the context of evolving situations constrained by costs pressures, competitions, digital native new entrants as well as change in customer behavior. Opportunities may be complex in nature as they may combine business processes, IT components and organizational transformations into a single, coherent solution and to succeed in the market, innovative state of the art solutions must be developed requiring multi-industry and multi-market knowledge and experience; out-of-the-box thinking.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for large deal origination and qualification
• Work with GBS leadership and IBM Industry leaders to initiate and conduct transformational conversations with C-suite, industry-shaping decision makers in our top accounts and select whitespace accounts with the aim of originating new transformational deals and build the GBS/IBM pipeline
• Prepare proactive (often unsolicited) and compelling CXO/Board level point of views and value propositions, including articulation of how these solutions drive value for our customers, leveraging our focus offerings and solutions
• Prepare compelling business cases to support the deal value proposition.
• Manage deal progression from origination to qualification. Work with GBS Sales teams to orchestrate the deal teams from across GBS and wider IBM organization and bring the best of the company together to maximize value to the customer.
• Qualify deals using a structured approach and IBM approved tools
• Prepare the deal stakeholder management plan and lead/coordinate stakeholder engagement actions with the account team
• Transition deal management to Deal Maker/CSE at deal qualification stage. Support the deal team during the post qualification phase and help negotiate and close the deal
• Contribute towards building a network of C-suite relationships which can be a basis for future commercial opportunities
• Conduct proactive industry and market research to develop large deal origination playbooks and other accelerators

Skills, Leadership Competencies & Experience

• Top-notch seller with strong consulting sales experience in a prestigious consulting/IT services.
• Proven ability to originate and close large and transformative deals (US$ 25M+)
• Proven ability to build and nurture client relationships at various levels, especially at the C-suite and Board level
• Seasoned executive with the gravitas to effectively engage senior client stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and leadership skills reflected by the ability to work effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Expert level understanding of a set of industry with strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing large scale technology-enabled business transformation program roadmaps with supporting business cases
• Expert level understanding of exponential technologies (such as Hybrid Cloud and AI) and associated practices, technology trends and their impacts to business and users
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including capability to develop and deliver high quality presentations
• Operates as a true strategic business partner driving innovation and pioneering new business opportunities
• Demonstrates resilience, perseverance, learning mindset, tolerance to ambiguity and a drive to win despite challenges
• Experience in large deal sales in Asia Pacific with proven ability to successfully work across different countries and cultures
• Prior industry/strategy consulting experience will be an advantage

Junior PMO financial analyst for Data Analytics platform, you are engaged in accounts payable and contract management across platform complying with bank’s standard policies and process.

You will support the head of PMO working with various internal stakeholders within Data Analytics, as well as other key stakeholders outside of Data platform (ie. Procurement, Finance etc).

You will be responsible for accounts payable activities on timely basis validating and checking against supporting documentations and monitoring and tracking of contract renewals, working with contract owners and procurement team by ensuring all are renewed promptly and complying with procurement standard and governance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Handle tracking of existing contracts to ensure all are renewed before expiry and complying with Client finance and procurement standards
• Handle end to end contract lodgment process- lodge request in CLMS, follow up on signatory of contracts, and initiate PR (procurement request) and PO (purchase order)
• Monitor lodgment status to check where each contacts are at, and follow up with necessary stakeholders to expedite process
• Review and validate all the invoices submitted by vendors against supporting documentations such as timesheet, SOW, DOA etc.
• Maintain and update central contract repository on timely basis
• Initial review of SOW or quote to ensure all required information is stated including payment terms, valid start and end date, rates shown as expected etc.
• Obtain and follow up on valid DOA or approvals on necessary basis
• Approve validated invoices on timely basis before payment cut off on monthly basis
• Validate withholding tax form for overseas vendors ensure all required fields are correctly submitted