StarCompliance software offers highly configurable web-based applications, which automate firm-wide business processes to increase compliance workflow efficiencies while reducing operational risks. The Business Analyst is a client facing role with primary responsibilities for soliciting system configuration requirements and providing implementation services. This involves being an intermediary between the end client, R&D/Product, customer support, and Sales. Through the life cycle of implementations, the Business Analyst will also identify new feature requests and enhancements.

Travel to client site may be required.

Responsibilities

Identify client-defined configuration requirements
Produce Functional/Target Configuration Specifications and secure formal sign-off from client sponsors.
Configure the application to agreed specifications
Assist client firms with the initial roll-out of the application firm-wide
Deliver initial client training and implementation support
Facilitate structured user feedback sessions to identify problem areas and clarify feature requests
Identify and escalate delivery risks and drive resolution with Professional Services management and Relationship Management for resolution.
Partner with Product/QA to validate features and fixes; manage defect triage and prioritization through to resolution.
Transition clients to Customer Support for ongoing support and on-demand assistance
Provide input to internal processes for managing the development priorities and product roadmap
Manage client and stakeholder expectations throughout the product lifecycle
Share and adopt Professional Services best practices; contribute to templates, playbooks, and lessons learned.
As needed, assist Customer Support during escalations to restore service and protect client trust.

Skills and Experience

5+ years in a client-facing Business Analyst / Implementation Consultant role within software or information services.
Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, spanning client business users, technical teams, and executives.
Strong analytical, requirements gathering and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal skills to document project requirements and track milestones
Excellent attention to detail with a disciplined, process-driven delivery approach
Proactive approach to leading a team, managing a project, and problem resolution
Strong SQL and HTML skills where the role includes work on Star’s Individual Accountability products
Hands-on experience migrating clients from legacy or third-party solution
Financial compliance experience preferred

Transferable Skills, Knowledge or Experience

Proven ability to collaborate across time zones preferred
Previous experience of Agile delivery practices Scrum/Kanban ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retros), writing user stories/acceptance criteria, and using tools such as Jira/Confluence preferred
Previous project management experience is advantageous
Experience defining, implementing or supporting software in financial services industry preferred
Working knowledge of codes of ethics and related risk areas (e.g., outside activities, conflicts of interest, personal account dealing, MNPI handling); familiarity with regulatory regimes (SEC/FINRA/FCA/SMCR) is beneficial but not required

StarCompliance Background Checks

All positions require pre-employment screening due to employees potentially having access to highly sensitive and confidential information involving finance and compliance; candidates must be trustworthy and have a heightened sensitivity to protecting confidential financial, professional information. To be eligible for employment with StarCompliance, candidates must undergo a rigorous background investigation with checks including, but not limited to, criminal record history, consumer credit, employment history, qualifications, and education checks.

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