Job Summary

This role will work alongside other business analysts and report directly to the Director - IT Development/Operations. Responsibilities will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing as a liaison between the assigned operational group and Technology. To succeed in this role this candidate should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.

Job Duties

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
• Staying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
• Performing requirements analysis.
• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.
• Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
• Working closely with business partners, technicians, and management.
• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance as necessary.
• Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency.
• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Performing and assist facilitating user acceptance testing.
• Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.
• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.
• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders, users, and Technology.
• Managing competing resources and priorities.
• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

Experience

Leasing background with preference for candidate with [3] or more years relevant experience in railcar leasing)

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate technical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
• At least two years related experience in project administration.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field or an MBA.