Business Analyst

Company: Stephens
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
• Train and support end user on various software applications.
• Participate in review of computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program changes is possible with existing system.
• Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs, and operations to be performed by personnel in system.
• Participate in studies pertaining to development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs.
• Plan and prepare technical reports, memoranda, and instruction manuals as documentation of program development.
• Participate in the upgrade of systems and correction of errors to maintain system after implementation.
• Assist computer programmers and computer operations staff in resolution of work problems related to flow charts, project specifications, or programming related to any sales and trading software.
• Participate in preparation of time estimates for completing projects.
• Resolve issues and implement enhancements for software packages used by the Sales and Trading areas.
• Resolve trade related problems as needed by Sales and Trading.
• Assist Backoffice and Compliance with procedures striving for mutual higher productivity and efficiency in the Trading and Sales areas.
• Participate in the coordination and testing of all new front-end system code.
• Receive and respond to telephone inquiries from employees and customers on trade related issues.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fields such as Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, etc.
  • Two to five years of related experience in a position where applicable skills were learned.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training or experience. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and strong attention to detail;
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
    • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, but also able to adjust priorities when appropriate;
    • Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action.
    • Process management skills.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with the ability to learn and utilize industry specific software as required.
    • Other skills: HRIS software, 10-key, alpha numeric data entry.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgement in business transactions.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Demonstrated reliability in attendance and work performance.
    • Ability to travel as required. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
      • SIE - Securities Industry Essentials
      • Series 7 - General Securities Representative registration preferred
      • Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law registration preferred
      • Must be willing to obtain registrations within six months of employment

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