RESPONSIBILITIES Kforce has a client in need of a Business Analyst V in Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities Adheres to established standards and maintains currency in business analysis practices, procedures and techniques Consults with users to identify, analyze, refine and document business requirements. Coordinates project scheduling with appropriate entities Develops and maintains project schedules and produces project reports and documentation Develops conceptual design documents, including project definition, alternative solutions, scope of work, functional specifications, and logical skeletons for new systems Follows up with internal clients about completed tasks to ensure client satisfaction Identifies requirements for testing, develops test plans and scripts and coordinates test transmissions, as required. Tests software May determine appropriate actions in emergency situations to ensure data is secure and available for use as soon as possible May prepare project proposals and project plans Provides training and may lead the work of others, as required Reviews operational procedures and methods maps current business processes defines and analyzes business activities identifies best practices and recommends improvements Serves as a liaison between end users and software development teams, including functioning as a subject matter expert (SME) in translating requirements to software development teams Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering Concepts, practices and procedures analyzing business processes Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry The use of technology in business The relationship between IT and business Core business competencies such as finance, management, accounting, operations, and marketing REQUIREMENTS 12+ years’ experience Functional, operational and technical requirements of assigned project(s) Maintain currency in analyst skills More detailed awareness of the business context of a technical solution, including specific business goals associated with the project, how the project will meet the goals, and their own part in advancing the goals General financial industry knowledge and knowledge of supported business area Kforce is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.