Business Analyst

Company: IBM - North America
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

Business Analyst - Country:US - State:MICHIGAN - City:EAST LANSING - Category:Technical Specialist - Required Education:High School Diploma/GED - Position Type:Professional - Employment Type:Full-Time - Contract Type:Regular - Req ID:******BR - Location:EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN US SalaryView Full Description Introduction Are you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? Business Analysts at IBM are subject matter experts that build the bridge between our business and our clients, immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. Be ready to navigate the complex relationships that make the business world run and find the actionable insights that result in great business decisions. Your Role and Responsibilities The Business Analyst will perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Develop understanding of complex application system functionality (e.g. what programs contain what functionality, business logic, etc.) - Develop understanding of business process and logic for Trust Accounting business area - Define requirements, work with business users, help with test case generation, etc. - Write functional specifications for program enhancements, regulatory changes, etc. - Understand application usage of data sources and data feeds - Understand and recommend changes to batch process scheduling and interdependencies - Write specifications for new or changed integration requirementsNote: the above list is not all inclusive - other duties as assigned by manager when appropriate. The IBM Client Innovation Center is an in-bound delivery model where we support our clients from our East Lansing center. However, some travel is expected and all candidates must be willing and able to travel to meet our client needs across the US. Travel is typically related to knowledge transfer and training at the client site (Monday thru Friday). You are expected to travel approximately 50% of the time. This is a traditional office position. You must live in , or be willing to relocate to, MICHIGAN . The work location is 196 Crescent Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824. This is not a work from home position. BENEFITS Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population. CAREER GROWTH Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through: - Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills - Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations - Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role. CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in! - ****************************************************** - *********************************************************** LHHCICUS Required Technical and Professional Expertise - Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience - Experience and/or knowledge of the following: - COBOL - CICS - JCL - VSAM - DB2 - Strong written and verbal communication - Requirements gathering - Financial systems/industry experience Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise - 9 years of experience in the following areas: - COBOL CICS JCL VSAM DB2 Strong written and verbal communication Requirements gathering Financial systems/industry experience - Brokerage Experience is a PLUS! About Business Unit IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter business by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence. Your Life @ IBM What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world. What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible. Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever. About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries. Location Statement IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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