Lead Business Analyst - Data

We're looking for a seasonedLead Business Analyst - Data who brings deep domain and process knowledge, with a specialty in converting complicated legacy business logic and procedural databases into streamlined, modern business processes and scalable cloud architectures. The right candidate will connect business stakeholders with technical teams by examining current enterprise workflows, capturing business rules, building modern process frameworks, and leading digital modernization efforts from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Examine current enterprise business logic, legacy procedural code, and operational workflows, then rebuild them into scalable, maintainable, and efficient modern processes
• Partner closely with cross-functional business stakeholders to gather, examine, and record thorough business requirements, functional specifications, and data mapping rules
• Lead and take ownership of end-to-end migration and modernization efforts, ensuring business objectives stay aligned with technical delivery
• Establish acceptance criteria, confirm business logic through unit and user acceptance testing (UAT), and uphold best practices in data governance, engineering standards, and quality assurance
• Serve as the main point of contact between business units and technical/engineering teams, convert complex technical ideas into clear business value, and manage expectations across project timelines
• Operate independently to champion modernization efforts, spot operational bottlenecks, and suggest process improvements that optimize data workflows and decision-making

Requirements

• 10-15 years of professional experience in business analysis, business process management, or software/data solution delivery
• Understanding of relational databases, SQL-based procedural code (Oracle PL/SQL), and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, and/or AWS)
• Exposure to modern programming and automation concepts such as Python logic, modular applications, and exception handling to work effectively alongside engineering teams
• Strong analytical thinking with careful attention to detail when breaking down complex business rules and data flows
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, with a track record in stakeholder management, requirements workshops, and cross-functional leadership
• Proven capacity to work independently, handle shifting priorities, and lead complex transformation initiatives from initial design through successful rollout