Who You’ll Work With:

We are seeking a Nashville based Business Analyst to join our Client Infrastructure Services team in Global Technology & Operations.

In this role as a Business Analyst, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with a variety of teams across the firm to understand business needs and identify how technology can meet those needs through the design and implementation of efficient processes and tools. The BA will work with Business Sponsors and Stakeholders to understand the business problem we are solving for and the intended outcome. They will strategize on the approach, collaborate on requirements definition and partner with our Development and Quality Assurance teams to architect and implement a solution.

                         

What You’ll Do:

Working across multiple stakeholders to gather and define requirements and collaborate with development teams on design and implementationConducting meetings, gathering critical information, and producing organized, detail-oriented meeting notes, documentation, and requirementsStructuring ambiguous business problems and recommending concrete solutions using process design and supporting technologiesAligning with Product Owners to outline dependencies and risk for project workIdentifying cross team dependencies or opportunities to refine and determine valuePerforming in-depth requirement analysisCommunicating the results of your efforts in a clear and concise mannerCollaborating with development teams on interface design and implementationEnsuring solutions meet business needs and requirementsPerforming user acceptance testingMonitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks

What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of business analyst experienceExperience working in an agile environment leveraging agile methodologiesUnderstanding of the roles and responsibilities of a scrum teamExperience working on digital applications (desktop and/or mobile formats) and a demonstrated understanding of user experience and functionality preferredUnderstanding of the financial services industry, including market knowledge across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and/or alternative strategies is a plusExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsStrong and concise communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)Ability to structure ambiguous business problems and partner with IT to recommend technology solutionsExceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skillsExcellent documentation skills, including ability to visually represent complex process flowsSkilled in building and managing relationships with key stakeholders and business partnersClient focused with a strong sense of ownership and follow-throughHighly motivated with the ability to work effectively independently and within a teamExtremely detail-oriented and deadline driven with proven ability to multi-task across projectsAbility to write User Stories with testable acceptance criteria that drive business value from a user perspectivePropensity to learn new areas of the business, processes, and applications quicklyCompetency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience using Jira and Confluence (or similar systems) for agile project management and documentation preferredExperience using Artificial Intelligence to augment the business analyst function is a plus

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

Nashville, Tennessee