Systems Analyst (Remote Possible)

Systems Analyst (Remote Possible)

Description

At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Description of Responsibilities:

• This position undertakes complex analysis to develop the detailed user stories or requirements of the solution in order to satisfy the business need.
• This position works closely with Architects and others on the applications development team to refine the solution design, methods and outcomes.
• Plays an advocacy role on smaller less complex projects for the business clients in all phases of the solution development lifecycle for each of the critical stages, including: initiation, analysis, development, testing, implementation and post implementation follow up.
• This position works very closely with the testing team, using the user stories or requirements document as a critical guide, to ensure that issues are identified and fully resolved prior to roll out.
• This position performs important intermediate level analysis and works closely with the business clients to identify core business issues in order to map out possible solutions. The mapping is used to develop the business case for action, defining the need, the method, and the benefits of proposed solutions.
• The position serves as an influential intermediary between the assigned business clients and the development and other teams in the IT function, and requires a developing knowledge of both environments. This position may work directly on smaller projects or as a team member on larger ones.
• In its capacity as the “eyes and ears” of the business, this position closely monitors progress to ensure that the emerging solution meets the demands of the user stories or requirements document. This may require the resolution of any conflicts arising due to any technical deviations from the agreed user stories or requirements.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $92,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and application of various software development life-cycles and techniques (e.g., traditional and agile)
• 4+ years of Systems Analysis experience
• Intermediate/Advanced skill set and hands-on experience with SQL Server Queries and Databases
• Strong analytical skills to be able to understand and process business requirements and turn them into technical design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adaptable and flexible
• Experience with contract generation
• Strong influencing, negotiation and elicitation skills
• Experience with QA/UAT Testing of systems and data
• Knowledge of business and technology practices and trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills, able to foster working relationships within the team, across IT and with business colleagues
• Experience in Employee Group Benefits

Skills

Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.

Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.

Technical Writing/Documentation: Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write technical documents such as manuals, reports, guidelines or documents on standards, processes and applications.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
**********
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at [email protected].