We are offering an exciting opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a Business Analyst in the Financial Services sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing critical projects, improving processes, and acting as a liaison for operational issues. As a Business Analyst, you will also ensure the smooth functioning of our core operating system.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze operations, determine project scope, and document results to identify project requirements

• Develop project plans and templates, ensuring regular reporting of milestones and maintaining action lists

• Provide assistance and consultation regarding software system setup, facilitating changes as needed

• Lead meetings as required and form dialogues with department managers to address current issues and inefficiencies

• Develop new and standardized processes and procedures for repeatable tasks across the organization

• Process and notify departments affected by system updates and schedule installation as necessary

• Assist in report writing and data analytics to support decision-making

• Author new policies as needed, treating each as a mini project

• Study system capabilities, analyze alternative solutions, prepare system specifications, and write programs to meet requirements

• Monitor department budgets for variations, ensuring validation of expenses paid

• Organize past project decisions for reevaluation when required.

This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Business Analysis and Project Management experience with Auditing of Processes and Procedures, Review of how Systems Support Interdepartmental needs and Overall Business Efficiencies and Effectiveness. If you have a proven track record in the financial services industry with audit, accounting, systems review, analysis, project management and change agent duties, this could be a an excellent career move for you. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!

• Candidate must possess a minimum of 7+ years of experience in the role of a Business Analyst, specifically within the Financial Services sector.

• Proficiency in Business Systems Analysis is a key requirement for this role.

• Familiarity and experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is essential.

• The candidate needs to have substantial knowledge and experience in performing Accounting Functions.

• Auditing skills are a must-have for this role, with the candidate expected to have a deep understanding of auditing principles and practices.

• The role requires a strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A).

• Project Management skills are an essential requirement, with the candidate expected to have significant experience managing diverse projects.

• Expertise in Project Management Process Improvement is another vital requirement for this role, with the candidate expected to bring innovative ideas for enhancing project management processes.