Senior Business Systems Analyst

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 - $164,000 / year

Description

About ImpactAssets
ImpactAssets is the leading impact investing partner for individuals, families and philanthropists seeking to effect real change for people and planet. Bold yet pragmatic in our approach, ImpactAssets’ creativity and investment expertise ignites a deeply personal impact investing journey for clients - while we manage the complexities. Founded in 2010, ImpactAssets’ mission is to increase flows of capital to impact investing. Together, with our clients, we are catalyzing investment capital into mission driven business models solving the worlds’ biggest challenges. The result? A fast growing, dynamic organization with more than $3 billion in assets under management and an activated community of 1,900+ clients. This level of growth, vision and commitment equals great opportunities to grow a career at ImpactAssets!  ImpactAssets is seeking a wide range of colleagues that share our urgency and audacity for driving outsized capital to impact investing. You dream big, have a track record for solving problems and know how to ‘get stuff done’.

The Opportunity
The Senior Business Systems Analyst role...
If you are committed to serving clients at the highest level, genuinely like helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, are detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills, this role may be a great fit!  The Senior Business Systems Analyst role is a full time, remote position and can work from anywhere in the US with work hours aligning with Eastern Standard Time (9-5:30 with some flexibility).  As a remote, people-first culture, we care deeply about our team members’ connections to one another and as such, travel 2-3 times per year to company events will be required.  

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis (BA) 

• Lead BA function by bridging the gap between technical requirements and business objectives.  
• Consult with subject matter experts to define, document, and refine system requirements. 
• Coordinate with vendors to develop and implement system integrations and enhancements. 
• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure system changes meet IA requirements. 
• Document and ensure resolution of issues uncovered during UAT. 
• Become an expert on IA data and business processes to identify areas where technology can improve quality and efficiency.  
• Evaluate and research system functionalities to test for solutions of business needs. 
• Monitor active data feeds to ensure functioning and quickly address any failures. 
• Develop and document business process models to illustrate current and future states.   
   

Collaboration & Training 

• Train IA team on system functionality to maximize adoption and usability. 
• Own documentation, communication, and training on system updates and enhancements.  
• Provide thought leadership within the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 
• Work with IT and other departments to implement solutions and ensure they align with business goals. 
   

Project Management 

• Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones by coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and adapt plans as necessary. 
• Maintain detailed records of system requirements, testing processes, user feedback, and solutions. 
• Report to stakeholders and leadership project progress, system performance, vendor relationship status, and optimization outcomes. 
   

Innovation 

• Investigate and implement automated solutions that will streamline internal workflows, such as utilizing APIs released by system vendors. 
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to inform decision-making on relevant projects.   
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the organization’s data and system capabilities. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• 5-8 years of experience within a business analyst or similar system ownership experience.  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, information systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Proven abilities in time management, independent execution, producing high quality deliverables and customer service. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 

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