Business Analyst - Data & APIs (REMOTE)

Company: Edelman Financial Engines
Location: Garland
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Business Analysts work with Product Managers and other partners to understand customer needs, analyze data from a variety of sources and set squad priorities to ensure that we are focusing on the most important work. They create product requirements in the form of user stories, work with our user experience team to develop mock ups, and collaborate with the engineers on our squad to ensure we build features that bring value to our customers. This role also plays a key part in making sure the squad is working well together, participating in and sometimes leading squad agile ceremonies.We seek business analysts who want to be future product managers - who are willing to be accountable for the products and features they work on, and who are willing to collaborate with their fellow squad members to ensure the teams' success.Responsibilities:

• Create detailed use cases and product requirements in the form of user stories
• Participate in the agile process of the squad, leading some ceremonies such as sprint planning, product grooming and retrospectives
• Collaborate with other internal partners including other squads, legal, compliance, and investment management
• Apply analytical thinking to report on product performance and recommend enhancements to help drive better business resultsRequirements:
  • Experience in financial services is a plus
  • 1-2 years of experience with Data
  • 1-2 years of experience with APIs
  • Experience working with agile teams including writing user stories or business requirements
  • Proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • 1-2 years of product or business analyst experienceAbout Edelman Financial EnginesSince 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, as recognized by Barron's,1 with 145+ offices2 across the country and entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage $291 billion in assets.3 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.For more information, visit www.EdelmanFinancialEngines.com

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