Business Analyst

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Kelly Services has partnered with an International Financial Services Corporation in Novato, CA seeking a Business Analyst to document and identify gaps in IT, Security/Access, and business processes through process mapping to illustrate current and future state. Significant experience in IT Security access administration, governance, and provisioning, and being well versed with business analytical tools and spreadsheets is required.

* Identify and analyze business problems and defines the scope of activities required to address the issues, including requirement definition, process review, impact assessment and operational streamlining where appropriate. * Is involved in all aspects of projects, including: documentation of project needs, analysis/research of needs and possible solutions, identifying technology and business solutions, gathering, documenting and updating business requirements; reviewing workflow process mapping; developing business testing strategies and working with project members to execute the test plan, recommending preferred solutions, and implementing recommendations * Manages project documentation (implementation plan, issues log, process maps, etc.) and documents process flows and gaps. * Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/stakeholder needs * Supports the Project Manager in planning, executing, controlling and closing phases. * Develop and maintain strong relationship with business partners and internal/external team members. * Identify issues and escalates/manages resolution as required. * Coordinates and provides support to the business with the process implementation

* Significant experience in IT Security access administration, governance, and provisioning Well versed with business analytical tools and spreadsheets * Working knowledge of Identity and Access management systems such as RACF, Active Directory, SJIM, Tivoli Access Manager, etc. * Working experience with ITL/IT request ticketing tools such as Service Now or Remedy * Some exposure/understanding of IT General Controls (access, change, project, backup/recovery, etc.) * Experience with Lotus Notes, preferable * Very analytical, and an excellent problem solver * Excel at multi-tasking, prioritization and managing their own workload **Education/Experience** * Education/ Experience: Minimum: Bachelor's degree. * Specialization in Business, Finance, and Technology preferred * 8-10 years experience * Experience in most facets of project lifecycle; proficient comprehension of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline