Business Systems Analyst
madison davisTrenton (NJ)
Business Systems Analyst
Posted 49 days ago
madison davisTrenton (NJ)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Description:
We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to support the buildout of a centralized data portal focused on governance, metadata transparency, and business glossary capabilities. This role will play a critical part in defining how data is structured, documented, and understood across multiple applications and databases. This is not a traditional reporting or dashboard-focused position. Instead, the emphasis is on metadata clarity, data lineage, governance structure, and improving visibility into how data elements are defined and used across the organization. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders and consulting leadership to translate business needs into structured, well-documented data frameworks.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Analyze and document data fields, schemas, and structures across multiple applications
- Support the development of a centralized data portal and business glossary
- Define and maintain metadata standards and data definitions
- Perform advanced SQL analysis to validate, reconcile, and assess data integrity
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical documentation
- Identify data quality issues and recommend governance improvements
- Assist in mapping data lineage and understanding cross-system relationships
- Create detailed documentation including BRDs, functional specs, and metadata artifacts
- Collaborate with technology teams to ensure alignment on data standards and controls
- Present findings and recommendations to business leadership
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Business Systems Analysis experience
- Strong SQL skills with hands-on data querying and validation experience
- Deep understanding of databases, tables, fields, and schema structures
- Experience supporting data governance initiatives or metadata management efforts
- Exposure to data portals, data dictionaries, or business glossary frameworks
- Strong documentation and requirements-gathering capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Experience working in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in Big 4 consulting or similar advisory environments
- Experience at asset management or insurance firms
- Familiarity with governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, or similar platforms
- Experience working alongside consulting partners
- Some exposure to data lineage tooling or data catalog implementation
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