Business Systems Analyst (Payments) @ Boston,MA/W2 Role

Cerebra Consulting Inc is a System Integrator and IT Services Solution provider with a focus on Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Oracle Configurator, Oracle CPQ, Oracle PLM and Custom Application Development. Utilizing solid business experience, industry-specific expertise, and proven methodologies, we consistently deliver measurable results for our customers. Cerebra has partnered with leading enterprise software companies and cloud providers such as Oracle, Salesforce, Amazon and able to leverage these partner relationships to deliver high-quality, end-to-end customer solutions that are targeted to the needs of each customer. Position: Business Systems Analyst Location: Boston, MA (Remote ok, future onsite ideal) Duration: 6 Months+ Required Skills: Previous, relevant payment experience in financial services industry Experience with Fedwire, SWIFT and ISO 20022 messages along with an understanding of High Value and Low value payments Experience with Wire, ACH and real time payment (RTP) systems a plus Basic Qualifications 5+ years of BSA experience in a financial services institution Strong data analytics background Position Description: Payments and technology analyst experience required. Experience with Fedwire, SWIFT and ISO 20022 messages along with an understanding of High Value and Low value payments a big plus in consideration for this position. Experience with Swift formats, Fedwire and ISO 20022 formats required. Should be able to understand XML formats and mapping data to payment and non payment outputs and downstream systems (AML, Fraud, OFAC Accounting / Posting, data / reporting , etc.). Defines how a proposed system will accomplish business requirements through technical solutions for functional and non-functional requirements. Provides support and analysis for systems to ensure smooth and continuous running of payment systems and assessment of software for efficiency, speed, and cost of implementation and maintenance. This could include regular and preventative maintenance, systems requirement management and process related analysis. Positions could have responsibility for infrastructure performance as well as new technology implementation or roll-outs. Skills Well versed in creating and running SQL queries for analytical purposes. Have basic knowledge on MQ and Webservices technologies. Ability to use analytical and communication skills to identify key stakeholders impacted by changes and understand their influence and authority levels. Strong critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to include scenario-based analysis and use case driven documentation. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects, activities and tasks under time constraints. Performs requirements gathering, analysis, and synthesis of information for system definition. Develops and maintains user support documentation (operational and technical), analyze software maintenance requirements including incident and problem resolution reports and change proposal analysis, and propose economical and efficient solutions as part of developing IT solutions to user requirements. Performs current state analysis of existing business systems, applications and functions. Produces timely and high quality requirements-related work products, including requirement specifications, process flows (operational and technical), mock-ups and wireframes. Recommends enhancements to systems and/or processes to improve effectiveness and quality of projects. Drives and manages Analysis/Requirements phase deliverables: requirements documentation and signoff, traceability matrix, functional/technical specifications, change controls and assists in identifying test cases. Evolves into a subject-matter expert who can easily liaise between IT and other departments. Answers questions and clarifies requirements for projects and enhancements during the estimation process. Documents procedures for deployment of products in a manner such that future deployments and re-deployments are repeatable with a high degree of success. Assists with the facilitation and executes execution of periodic testing and implementation of contingency plans to ensure availability of applications in case of system failure. Conducts fit/gap analysis and documents business/system requirements. Creates and executes test scripts, captures defects, verifies fixes and reports updates. Supports technology and business test teams on analysis of defects to ensure proper resolution and alignment to business requirements. Develops change and release documentation to support change management processes. Manages release plans, including scope, schedule, documentation and coordination with technical teams. Experience - o 2-6 years Experience as a Computer systems analyst or related experience. o 5-10 years Overall IT experience with significant experience in software development Core Requirements: - Analyze user requirements and convert them into functional/design documents - Software programming knowledge/exposure or development experience working with MuleSoft any point platform and/or Java - Well-versed in creating and running SQL queries for analytical purposes - Basic knowledge on MQ and webservices - Financial industry exposure related to Payments and core banking - Experience with Wire, ACH and real time payment (RTP) systems a plus Plusses: - Located locally to CPK (MA) or NJ - Bilingual Spanish/English Interested candidates can send updated resume to