Business Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Analyst is responsible for working with the Custom Programming team to review project requirements, map vendor files with CU*BASE data, validate data files, project management, and assist with client communication.

1. High School graduate or equivalent is required.
2. Two-year degree in business-related field or equivalent work-related experience is preferred.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Experience and comfort working with computer software; ability to learn and explore new software independently. Experience with the CUAnswers CUBASE system is required.
5. Thoroughness, excellent attention to detail, and good problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential data.
8. Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to effectively handle rapidly-changing priorities and meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

CUAnswers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CUAnswers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position.

1. Perform file analysis using vendor file layouts.
2. Perform file validation.
3. Project management which includes communicating with the vendor, credit union, and CU*Answers team members. Ensure the project stays on schedule and communicate timeline constraints or changes to all parties.
4. Follow standards as outlined in the Programming Standards and Guidelines documentation.
5. Research problems and questions from Client Service Representatives, Operations personnel, or credit union staff.
6. Communicate with third-party vendors (ATM processors, insurance companies, credit bureaus, etc.) regarding project to determine expectations.
7. Maintain a positive contribution as a member of the Programming Team and complete all tasks assigned by management to meet team objectives.

This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CUAnswers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CUAnswers has defined this position to be.

CUAnswers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CUAnswers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.

CUAnswers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CUAnswers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.