Sr Business Analyst

We are hiring a Sr Business Analyst for one of our clients in Cleveland, OH
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The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in accounting and finance conversion initiatives for a large banking client. This role involves leading requirements analysis, data mapping, and functional design for system conversions, regulatory-driven transformations, and platform modernization programs. The candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders, finance teams, and technology delivery teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely conversions.

• Lead business analysis activities for accounting and finance system conversions, including core banking, GL, sub-ledger, and reporting platforms.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Risk, and Operations stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze current-state vs. future-state processes, identifying gaps and impacts due to conversion.
• Define and document Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Requirements / User Stories, data mapping and transformation rules, reconciliation and validation requirements.
• Support chart of accounts mapping, journal entry logic, balances conversion, and historical data migration.
• Ensure alignment with banking regulations and accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, SOX, Basel, etc.).
• Partner with technology teams to clarify requirements and support solution design.
• Support SIT, UAT, and parallel run activities, including defect triage and resolution.
• Validate conversion results through reconciliations, variance analysis, and control checks.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior business analysts.
• Communicate status, risks, and dependencies to project leadership and client stakeholders.

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong experience with accounting/finance system conversions or transformations.
• Solid understanding of General Ledger (GL), sub-ledgers (Loans, Deposits, Payments, Cards, etc.), and financial close and reporting processes.
• Experience working with large-scale data migration and conversion programs.
• Strong knowledge of banking accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with core banking platforms (e.g., Finacle, Temenos, FIS, Fiserv, Flexcube).
• Exposure to ERP or finance platforms (Oracle Financials, SAP S/4
  
  HANA, People Soft).
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery models.
• Prior consulting experience or client-facing role.
• Knowledge of data tools (SQL, Excel, reconciliation tools) is a plus.

• Location:
  
  Cleveland, OH (Onsite).
• Job Type: Contract W2.
• Duration:
  Long term.

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