Mortgage Loan Origination Business/Data Analyst- W2 Only (No H1b or CPT/OPT)

Job Description

Role: Mortgage Lending Business Analyst / Data Analyst

Location: 100% Remote EST hours

Duration: 18 months

Manager Note

* Hybrid between BA/DA. Data acumen. BA with data analysis projects with a mortgage lens.
* SQL, data analysis, etc. as a business side BA. Doesn’t have to be heavy IT. Must have worked in mortgage loan origination project/sector. Certified BA is a home run.

Other Details

* Strong Data Skills
* Mortgage Lending or Real Estate Secured Lending
* Mid to Sr. BA with strong BA Skills
* Candidates with CBAP certifications through the IIBA will be front listed by the hiring manager
* Strong BA skills in the following areas
1) Strategy – Gathering Requirements

2) Package – Write User Stories (Candidates need to know how to “Rock Crush”) – this means taking a large concept and breaking it down into digestible pieces

3) Traceability – talk and collaborate with technology and business teams, data teams, and testers.

Job Description

Job Summary: Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Loan Origination team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, with specific experience in creating user stories, gathering requirements, and understanding traceability. This role requires a deep understanding of the loan origination process and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

* Requirements Gathering: Collect and document high-level requirements (HLR), detailed-level requirements (DLR), and data requirements.
* User Stories: Create and manage user stories to ensure clear communication of business needs.
* Traceability: Ensure all requirements are traceable throughout the project lifecycle.
* Data Analysis: Utilize a strong data background to understand data flows, interactions, and use cases.
* Data Acumen: Demonstrate exceptional data acumen to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
* Data Use Cases: Develop and manage data use cases to support business needs and project goals.
* Business Acumen: Demonstrate a flair for understanding complex business processes and working effectively in uncertain environments.
* Vendor Engagement: Engage with external vendors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
* Oversight: Provide oversight and guidance to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
* Collaboration: Partner with technology teams and change management teams to ensure seamless project execution.
* RESL Background: Apply knowledge of RESL (Real Estate Secured Lending) to relevant projects.

Qualifications:

* Proven experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on loan origination.
* Strong skills in requirements gathering, user story creation, and traceability.
* Extensive data background, including data flow, interactions, and use cases.
* Exceptional data acumen and the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
* Ability to think through the big picture, ask the right questions, and be assertive.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience working with external vendors.
* Ability to provide oversight and partner with various teams.
* Knowledge of RESL is a plus.