Job#: 3015016

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: Capital Markets Finance

Job Title: Data Platform Business Analyst

Location: Charlotte, NC | Hybrid 3x/week

Contract Length: 6+ months

Rate: $50-55/hr

Top Requirements:

1. 4+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analytics, or Product Management, preferably in finance or data-driven environments.
2. Advanced SQL and Excel skills; experience working with relational databases.
3. Hands-on experience with Python for automating testing routines.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively connect with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Proven ability to gather, define, and translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable Jira stories and workflows.

Plusses:

1. 5+ years of experience in finance or related fields.
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, engineering, finance, or applied mathematics.
3. Experience with data quality, reporting, analytics, and large-scale data projects.
4. Demonstrated success managing end-to-end projects within matrix teams.
5. Familiarity with cloud storage (S3), Google Cloud, or query engines like Dremio is a plus.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Business Analyst to support the ongoing modernization of our data platform. The successful candidate will combine advanced SQL expertise with excellent communication skills to facilitate requirements gathering, documentation, and testing efforts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including business, technology, and analytics—to turn complex data needs into actionable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and compliance within a hybrid work environment in Charlotte, NC.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Gather and define detailed business requirements, translating them into clear Jira stories, epics, and features.
• Support Agile delivery by maintaining backlogs, supporting sprint planning, and ensuring effective communication across teams.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, author test cases, and lead testing activities, including UAT, functional, and regression testing.
• Document business processes, workflows, and technical specifications in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and data-driven solutions that support strategic objectives.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.