Business Analyst

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an accomplished Business Analyst with deep expertise in internal and external audit processes to drive governance, compliance, and actionable data insights. The selected candidate will lead business analysis activities across multiple engagements, ensuring robust compliance tracking and high-quality leadership reporting. This role is pivotal in supporting the organization's audit readiness and operational excellence through effective stakeholder collaboration, process improvement, and transparent communication.

Software Requirements

Required Skills (Essential):

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis, visualization)
• Strong experience in developing executive presentations and dashboards (PowerPoint, data visualization tools)
• Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, or similar)
• Exposure to business process management and workflow tools
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with business intelligence or dashboard platforms such as Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with data query languages (SQL) for more advanced reporting
  
  

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis and requirements gathering initiatives, ensuring alignment with audit and compliance needs
• Support, track, and drive internal and external audit processes—including the closure of audit observations and action items
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process adherence and audit readiness across all business units
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide clear and actionable reports for decision-making and leadership presentations
• Oversee the creation of dashboards, reports, and presentations that effectively communicate project results and compliance status
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement through meetings, workshops, and written documentation
• Foster a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous process improvement
  
  

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages: Not required, but SQL proficiency for data inquiries is preferred
• Databases/Data Management: Advanced Excel required; familiarity with database concepts and querying preferred
• Cloud Technologies: Not required
• Frameworks and Libraries: Not applicable
• Development Tools and Methodologies: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI or Tableau (preferred)
• Security Protocols: Understanding of audit, compliance, and data governance standards (required)
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including significant exposure to internal and external audit engagements
• Proven track record supporting compliance, governance, and process improvement in enterprise settings
• Industry experience in financial services or regulated environments is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with cross-departmental initiatives and large stakeholder groups
• Alternative pathway: demonstrable experience with audit-focused business analysis or relevant professional certifications
  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Interact daily with stakeholders, collecting business and audit requirements and translating them into system/process enhancements
• Lead regular audits and compliance tracking, following up on open action items and observations
• Analyze data, generate reports, dashboards, and present findings to leadership
• Participate in status meetings, audit reviews, and process improvement workshops
• Maintain documentation of projects, audits, remediation activities, and compliance status
• Proactively identify operational risks and areas of process improvement
• Collaborate with delivery, QA, operations, and leadership to ensure audit readiness and process adherence
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• 8+ years of business analysis experience, with direct involvement in audit or compliance-driven roles
• Professional certifications in business analysis (CBAP), auditing (CIA), or data analytics (CAP) are advantageous
• Ongoing commitment to professional development in areas of business analysis, audit best practices, and data reporting
  
  

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and analytical mindset for process analysis and data-driven insights
• Advanced interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities for executive-level reporting and presentations
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings/workshops with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a focus on deadline-driven deliverables
• Adaptability to changing regulatory requirements and dynamic business needs
• Innovation mindset and continuous learning orientation
  
  

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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