Technical business analyst jobs in Berwyn, IL

About us Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 130 locations across 13 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store. One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support. At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. How we reward you 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2% Healthcare plans to support your needs Virtual doctor visits Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program 15% Associate Discount Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program Associate Assistance Program RK Cares Associate Hardship Program 24/7 Chaplaincy Services Company paid YMCA Family Membership What You'll Do The IT Business Analyst - Accounting, Finance & AP serves as a critical liaison between Rural King's Finance organization, IT, and external partners. This role focuses on enhancing, supporting, and optimizing business processes and technology solutions that drive accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable operations. The analyst will work extensively within Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, Payables, and GL modules) and integrated systems to ensure system stability, process efficiency, and business alignment. This position requires a blend of financial acumen, systems expertise, and strong communication skills to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable business value. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business Process & System Analysis Partner with Accounting, Finance, and AP teams to document business processes, identify pain points, and recommend system and process improvements. Serve as the primary liaison between Finance stakeholders, IT teams, and Oracle AMS or implementation partners for Oracle Fusion-related initiatives. Analyze and translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for Oracle Fusion modules such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Cash Management, and Fixed Assets. Participate in end-to-end testing, including system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. Monitor and evaluate ongoing system performance, data integrity, and compliance within financial applications. Project & Enhancement Delivery Lead discovery sessions, requirements workshops, and functional design discussions with internal teams and vendors. Support configuration changes, testing, and deployments of new features, integrations, or enhancements within Oracle Fusion Cloud and connected systems (e.g., CFIN, ReIM, ReSA). Collaborate with developers and solution architects to validate designs, troubleshooting issues, and drive root cause analysis for recurring system errors. Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring system processes align with accounting principles and timelines. Training, Documentation & Governance Develop and maintain system documentation, functional process flows, and user training guides. Deliver end-user training and support to ensure adoption and compliance with standardized business processes. Assist in enforcing IT governance, data standards, and security policies across Finance applications. Prepare system health reports, issue summaries, and executive updates for leadership review. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate closely with AP, GL, and Finance teams to ensure transactional data accuracy and timely processing. Work with vendors, auditors, and business partners to support integrations, controls, and audit requirements. Collaborate with other IT application teams (Retail, HRIS, WMS) to ensure smooth cross-module and cross-platform data flow. Supervisory Responsibilities No Essential Qualities for Success Bachelor's degree in information systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience supporting Finance or Accounting systems, preferably within a retail or multi-entity organization. Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, GL, AP, or related modules). Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial close processes, and AP workflows. Experience with business analysis, requirements documentation, and functional testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department across facilities. Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices). Must have close visual acuity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The pay range for this position is $83,250 - $110,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *********************

We are seeking a Business and Exposure Analyst to join our flood insurance analytics team in Miami. In this role, you will leverage your data analysis expertise and business insight to inform catastrophe modelling, manage exposure data, and support flood underwriting decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders - including underwriters, risk modelers, and management - to translate complex data into actionable insights. This position offers a hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days per week in-office) and requires 4-6 years of insurance exposure/CAT modelling analysis. Duties/Responsibilities: Collect and prepare data: Gather, cleanse, and validate property exposure data (e.g. insured locations, values) to ensure accuracy for catastrophe risk modelling and analysis. Catastrophe modelling: Run and interpret flood catastrophe models and simulations to estimate potential losses for individual events and entire portfolios. Analyze model outputs to inform portfolio management strategies and reinsurance decisions. Exposure management: Monitor and manage the company's flood insurance portfolio exposure, identifying concentrations of risk (by geography, construction type, etc.) and providing recommendations to optimize the portfolio's risk profile and reshape appetites. Event analysis: Provide timely analysis and loss estimates during significant flood events (e.g. hurricanes) to support rapid decision-making and internal/external communications. Gather exposure data to inform key stakeholders of potential risk. Reporting and visualization: Produce regular reports and dashboards on key flood risk metrics, model results, and portfolio performance for stakeholders such as underwriters, actuaries, and senior management. Continued enhancement of metrics and reporting formats. Underwriting support: Support the flood underwriting team by providing data-driven insights for individual high-value accounts and policy renewals. This includes analyzing flood zone determinations, historical claims data, submission data and modelled loss estimates to assist in risk selection and pricing both algorithmic and analog. Improve sophistication of digital underwriting capabilities. Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with underwriters, catastrophe modelling specialists, actuaries, and product managers to understand business needs and develop analytical solutions. Ensure that analytics align with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements. Communication of insights: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g. underwriting teams, executives), through presentations, reports, and visualizations. Process improvement: Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal tools, models, and processes (such as GIS mapping tools or data pipeline automation) to improve efficiency in risk analysis and exposure management. Continuous learning: Stay up-to-date with industry developments in catastrophe modelling, flood risk assessment, and insurance analytics. Proactively apply new insights, data sources, or techniques to improve our analytic capabilities and decision-making. Required Skills/Abilities: Experience: 4-6 years of professional experience in data analytics, catastrophe risk modeling, insurance analytics, or a related field (mid-level role). Education: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree or relevant industry certifications are a plus). SQL proficiency: Strong skills in SQL for querying databases and manipulating large datasets. Programming: Hands-on experience with a programming language for data analysis, such as Python or R, to clean data, perform statistical analysis, and automate tasks. Excel expertise: Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting (e.g. pivot tables, complex formulas; VBA knowledge is a plus). GIS and mapping: Familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS) for spatial data analysis and creating flood risk maps. Data platforms: Experience working with cloud-based data warehouses or big data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks) in an AWS environment for data storage and analysis. Catastrophe modeling knowledge: Understanding of catastrophe modeling and exposure management concepts; experience working with catastrophe risk models or flood hazard data. Insurance domain expertise: Knowledge of insurance underwriting processes (especially in property or flood insurance) and the ability to support underwriting decisions with analytical insights. Experience in flood insurance or natural catastrophe insurance analytics. Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences clearly. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders across teams. Analytical mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail, and a naturally curious approach to exploring data for insights and continuous improvement. Initiative and organization: Self-motivated and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. About Tokio Marine Highland Tokio Marine Highland Insurance Services (TMH) is a leading property and casualty underwriting agency. We offer a broad suite of tailored specialty risk management solutions, including private flood, fine art and lender-placed products. At TMH, it's all about our clients. Nationwide, our customers rely on our trusted, industry-leading coverages, supported by compliance expertise, superior claims management and the highest caliber of service. Founded in 1962, TMH is a wholly owned company of Tokio Marine Kiln, one of the largest carriers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market and a member of the Tokio Marine Group. TMH has operating centers in Chicago, Il, Frisco, Texas, Miami, Fla., and South Pasadena, Calif. If you're looking to advance your career, TMH is the perfect professional home. At TMH, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put your expertise into action on major projects, and work on game-changing initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. Tokio Marine Highland, LLC (TMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TMH's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a company, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunities for all. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is TMH's policy to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. To make an accommodation request, please contact *****************************.

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) is responsible for managing the WMS, ERP, OMS, including the oversight and resolution of EDI issues. The BSA will lead the coordination and resolution of break/fix issues, maintain project lists, gather detailed business requirements from internal stakeholders, and ensure systems alignment with business objectives. This is a 100% onsite position with no exceptions. Key Responsibilities: Provide training and guidance to internal staff and end-users on system functionalities and processes. Act as primary point of contact for all ERP, WMS, OMS, PIM, and EDI-related issues. Manage and prioritize break/fix incidents, enhancements, system upgrades, and collaborate closely with internal staff and external vendors. Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including project lists, functional requirements, process flows, and training materials. Regularly meet with internal stakeholders to identify and document project requirements and enhancement opportunities. Translate business requirements into technical specifications to facilitate clear communication with technical teams or vendors. Perform system testing and validation, and provide guidance to end-users for UAT (User Acceptance Testing). Proactively monitor system performance and provide recommendations for improvements and upgrades. Work with internal business and IT staff to plan and execute system upgrades and new implementations. Provide support during business hours and after hours (weekends included) and act as the primary point of contact for urgent issues. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Business Systems Analyst or similar role. Experience supporting ERP and WMS systems, ERP and/or AS preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively troubleshoot issues. Experience managing relationships with external vendors and service providers. Familiarity with integration tools (middleware platforms like MuleSoft, Boomi, or Informatica). Understanding of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes, integrations, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with warehouse and logistics operations, particularly in the manufacturing or automotive industry. Experience with SQL and Python required. Familiarity with on-premises (Veeam) and cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure). Project management certifications (such as PMP or Agile certifications). Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, or other similar tools. ERP/WMS systems management certifications. ITIL Foundation Certification. Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Final placement within this range will be determined by several factors, including-but not limited to-education, certifications, relevant experience, skills, and overall business needs. In addition to salary, eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) match retirement plan. Company Overview: PowerStop is the leading innovator and market leader in aftermarket automotive brake kits, holding the top share across all major online retail platforms and distinguished by its best-in-class omni-channel operational excellence. The company's core product portfolio includes complete brake kits-sold through leading eCommerce retailers such as Amazon, RockAuto, and AutoZone-as well as brake components and accessories distributed primarily through traditional warehouse channels. Unlike traditional brake suppliers, PowerStop was born in the digital era, pioneering a category-defining product specifically engineered for the online marketplace: the all-in-one brake kit. Each kit contains every component required for a full brake replacement or performance upgrade, offering consumers unmatched convenience and value. Today, more than 70% of PowerStop's revenue is generated through online channels. Its leadership position is underpinned by a strong consumer brand, differentiated product offering, and world-class fulfillment capabilities. PowerStop has also built enduring partnerships with warehouse distributors, recognized for its exceptional service, product quality, and industry-leading logistics. With a proven track record of consistent double-digit organic growth over the past decade, PowerStop's success is driven by its consumer-centric approach, deep market coverage (serving approximately 98% of the vehicle parc), and operational excellence across every segment of the value spectrum. The company continues to build on this foundation through multiple growth levers, including expansion into new product categories, further penetration of the DIFM (“Do It For Me”) and IIFM (“Install It For Me”) markets, and targeted strategic acquisitions. Headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, PowerStop employs more than 550 team members across its corporate and operational facilities. The company operates two major distribution centers: a 230,000-square-foot eCommerce facility in Bedford Park, Illinois, and a 500,000-square-foot facility in Hodgkins, Illinois, designed to serve larger stocking and replenishment orders. Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional time spent in warehouse operations for system-related tasks. Travel: Travel is required between all company locations and vendor sites based on project needs or issue resolution.

Are you an experienced IT Business Analyst with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to work at their company in Chicago, IL. We are seeking a highly skilled professional with hands-on experience in end-to-end development of data modelling and expertise in leveraging Power Query and DAX. This role requires more than just experience working alongside a data modelling team; the ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on involvement in data modelling processes. Join our dynamic team in Chicago, a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving business environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid working model, offering flexibility and the chance to collaborate in person with our talented team. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Understand business requirements from various stakeholders and plan a solution to address data requirements. Candidate should have hands-on experience with end-to-end development of data modelling, and leveraging Power Query and DAX. Simply working on a team adjacent to data modelling, or managing a data modelling team is not sufficient. Collect, refine, and prepare data for analytics and visualisation. Develop, design, and maintain Power BI dashboards, SQL Queries, and analytics. Define new KPIs and analyze them to form actionable recommendations. Present to business leaders in both ad-hoc forums and routine business reviews to drive strategic decision-making. Identify new data functionalities or enhancements needed to support better decision-making and business growth. Solve any data or performance issues related to workbooks and data sources. Qualifications: Hands-on experience with end-to-end development of data modeling, and leveraging Power Query and DAX. Degree in a quantitative field with 5 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and building dashboards using BI Tools such as Power BI. Ability to read an ETL pipeline and collaborate with Data and Software Engineers. Capability to design new metrics and collaborate with Data Scientists. Experience in leading projects independently and collaborating with Operations and Finance. Proven ability to successfully influence without authority. Strong verbal and written communication skills; adept at working with individual contributors and senior leaders.

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst professional to join their Product Analytics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to inform business decisions, and ensuring the quality of data analysis. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of data analytics, and data visualization. Role Type: 6+ Months Contract (Strong possibility of extension or conversion) Location: Chicago, IL Project Name: Digital Technology Product Analytics Overview: Key Responsibilities: • Analyze data to identify trends and issues that could impact business operations and propose solutions to mitigate risks • Ensure data integrity by reviewing data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency •Develop and automate large data sets for the purpose of data mining and analysis - Data mining and analysis for ad hoc projects will include: exploratory data analysis, and data visualization. •Understand data and apply available tools to solve evolving business problems Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights to different stakeholders •5+ years of experience as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, or a related analytical role •Willingness to continue to develop/learn new technical skills in support of new tools/methods •Highly experienced with SQL and relational databases, experience with Python is a plus •Proficient with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Excel....) •Strong analysis, data manipulation, and problem solving skills •Desire to attack complex data sets •Ability to work independently and manage several simultaneous efforts with a focus on results • Experience with Akamai, Quantum Metrics, and Dynatrace is a big plus Top 5 Skill sets: 1. Highly analytical and excel at ambiguity 2. Highly experienced with SQL - Extensive experience working with large and complex datasets - we have ~400M rows of data per day. 3. Strong knowledge of Quantum Metrics 4. Independent with minimal supervision - self starter 5. We do not get requirements from our users - so this individual will need to be a thought leader and present ideas.

D365 F&O Data Analyst - D365 F&O, Dynamics365 F&O, D365 Finance & Operations, Dynamics365 Finance & Operations, D365, Dynamics365, F&SCM, Finance & Supply Chain Management, Data Analyst, Data Lead, Data Modelling, Data Mapping, Data Entities, SQL, ETL, ELT, Azure Data Factory, ADF, SSIS - $100-110ph W2 - Chicago Our Microsoft Partner client is seeking a D365 F&O Data Analyst to assist them with a client project in Illinois. The role will typically involve 3 days per week on-site near Chicago. This role requires strong experience in data analysis and exceptional communication skills to ensure clean, accurate, and timely data migration that adheres to D365 best practices. This is a W2 contract role, C2C is not available. Candidates must be US citizens or green card holders. Responsibilities: Source-to-Target Mapping: Conduct deep analysis of data residing in various legacy systems, defining precise mapping rules to fit the D365 F&O data entities and structures. Data Profiling & Quality: Proactively profile source data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and quality issues. Collaborate with business owners to define and implement necessary data cleansing rules before migration. Pipeline Construction: Design, build, and maintain robust data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) pipelines using tools such as SQL, Azure Data Factory (ADF), SSIS, or Power Query to move data into the D365 staging environments. Validation & Reconciliation: Develop rigorous data validation routines and reconciliation reports to ensure all data is accurately migrated and financial/operational totals match between source and D365. Performance Optimization: Optimize queries and pipelines for efficiency and speed to support multiple migration cycles and large data volumes. Required Skills & Experience: Technical Data Skills: Expert-level proficiency in SQL (writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performing performance tuning). ETL/Pipeline Tools: Proven experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or similar platforms. Data Modeling & Analysis: Strong experience in data profiling, data cleansing, and data modeling concepts. Proactive & Independent: Demonstrated ability to independently investigate complex data issues, anticipate risks, and drive solutions forward without continuous direction. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues and data quality risks clearly to all levels of the organization. Program Experience: Prior experience working within large-scale ERP implementation or system migration programs. Location: Chicago Candidates must be eligible to work in this country. Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, NetSuite, EPM and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors. Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients' requirements and our candidates' skills. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: *******************

W2 Only local to IL - Hybrid role (2 days onsite) In-person may require Data Analyst - IT Top 5 Skill sets: 1. Highly analytical and excel at ambiguity 2. Highly experienced with SQL - Extensive experience working with large and complex datasets - we have ~400M rows of data per day. 3. Strong knowledge of Quantum Metrics 4. Independent with minimal supervision - self starter 5. We do not get requirements from our users - so this individual will need to be a thought leader and present ideas. Description Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Analyst professional to join our Product Analytics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing data sets to identify trends patterns and insights to inform business decisions and ensuring the quality of data analysis. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills a deep understanding of data analytics and data visualization. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze data to identify trends and issues that could impact business operations and propose solutions to mitigate risks - Ensure data integrity by reviewing data for completeness accuracy and consistency - Develop and automate large data sets for the purpose of data mining and analysis - Data mining and analysis for ad hoc projects will include: exploratory data analysis and data visualization. - Understand data and apply available tools to solve evolving business problems Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business computer science or a related field Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex data insights to different stakeholders 5 years of experience as Data Analyst Business Intelligence Developer or a related analytical role Willingness to continue to develop/learn new technical skills in support of new tools/methods Highly experienced with SQL and relational databases experience with Python is a plus - Proficient with data visualization Power BI Tableau Spotfire Excel.... Strong analysis data manipulation and problem-solving skills Desire to attack complex data sets Ability to work independently and manage several simultaneous efforts with a focus on results - Experience with Akamai Quantum Metrics and Dynatrace is a big plus Top 5 Skill sets: 1. Highly analytical and excel at ambiguity 2. Highly experienced with SQL - Extensive experience working with large and complex datasets - we have ~400M rows of data per day. 3. Strong knowledge of Quantum Metrics 4. Independent with minimal supervision - self starter 5. We do not get requirements from our users - so this individual will need to be a thought leader and present ideas.

Hybrid Chicago, IL 6+ months Project Overview / Contractor's Role: IT Infrastructure organization is looking for a Business Analyst to join its ITSM Metrics & Analytics team. As part of an Agile development team, this individual will be responsible for business analysis, requirements, design of custom developed Business Intelligence data products using Microsoft's Power BI product, assuring that all business and technical requirements are being met. Qualifications (must haves): > Agile Methodology >Prior experience performing in a BA role is recommended but not required, preferably involving ITSM processes and/or developing Business Intelligence data products > Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required > Strong analytical and problem solving skills > Ability to work both independently and in mixed onshore/offshore teams > A positive goal orientated attitude with a focus on delivery Nice to Have: • Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes: Change, Incident, Problem, CMDB, SAM, HAM • Azure DevOps for work item and backlog management • Technical skills focusing on ServiceNow, SQL, BI/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc) Tasks & Responsibilities: • Interface with ServiceNow product teams both on-shore and offshore to design solutions to meet their needs • Serve as a primary liaison between ServiceNow product teams and the Power BI development team • Translate portions of ServiceNow product roadmaps into Features and User Stories • Manage Features, User Stories, and Defects in Azure DevOps • Communicate status (written and verbal) to relevant stakeholders

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with an expertise in artificial intelligence and familiar with investment management? Are you looking for an exciting contract opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment? This 6-12 month C2C contract in Chicago is the role for you! Step into a pivotal role as a Business Analyst on a high-impact data team within a leading investment management firm. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather and document requirements, and help design solutions that support business objectives. You will act as a bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring successful delivery of projects and process improvements. The ideal candidate is heavily focused on AI and data or have worked on projects related to AI implementations. Having experience in the following workstreams is a plus, not required: Alpha Tagging Datamart 3.0 Live runs Fixed Income This is a 3-4x week onsite hybrid contract, so you must live in Chicago or surrounding areas for this role. They'll need someone who's fully authorized to work in the US without any sponsorship / visa (cannot support H-1B visa). C2C must be through your own LLC (CANNOT be through an employer) and if need be we can do W2 at a reduced rate. No updated resume required!

Are you a master translator who can bridge the gap between investment operations and technology? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and designing elegant solutions? We're looking for a talented Business Analyst to join our client's team, working with cutting-edge investment systems and collaborating with top-notch professionals. Key Responsibilities: Configure and enhance Charles River systems to meet evolving business needs Analyze trading lifecycle workflows and design technical solutions Lead requirements gathering and documentation using Agile/Scrum methodologies Design and execute comprehensive test plans Serve as a technical consultant for various teams, solving problems and optimizing workflows Monitor production platforms and resolve issues Leverage SQL expertise to conduct data analysis and validate system behavior Collaborate on projects, staying current with Charles River capabilities and best practices What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, finance, computer science) 3+ years of Charles River configuration experience 1+ year of Charles River Compliance experience 6-8 years of experience in investment management systems and business analysis Strong SQL skills and understanding of trading lifecycle and settlement workflows Agile/Scrum expertise and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities What We Offer: Permanent opportunity with a generous salary, bonus up to 30K, and amazing benefits World-class working environment Opportunities for growth and professional development

Our client is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Support and enhance the account matching and mapping process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement Develop, refine, and maintain reports and dashboards that track key performance metrics and enable data-driven decision-making Analyze large and complex datasets across systems Collaborate with business partners to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality analytical support Communicate insights and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and accuracy across workflows Investigate and resolve data or operational issues in a timely and thorough manner Translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand explanations for both technical and non-technical audiences Desired Skills/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst (or similar role), with a strong focus on analytics and problem-solving Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and translate business needs into data-driven insights Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Strong data analysis expertise using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel: advanced formulas, data manipulation, and problem-solving Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for data extraction and analysis Solid understanding of core IT concepts, including databases, security, networking, and basic programming principles Understanding of general business processes across Sales, Marketing, Service, and Support Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered The approximate pay range for this position is between $42.00 and $60.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Key Responsibilities Including but not limited to: Participate in / lead discussions with business users to understand the business requirements with focus on business consulting as required. Participate in meetings/workshops with business users in determining the requirements for: Processes Products Third party integrations Active involvement in hands-on Product configuration in line with Project specific requirements Identify and highlight potential risks to the business with respect to Functional and Non-Functional requirements Manage business stakeholders to follow the system instead of heavily customizing the processes, workflow or products. Analyse data relationships and dependencies, business processes and communication for mapping into future system requirements. Work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to prepare clear business objectives and system specifications for the design, development and enhancement of applications. Liaise with Development and Testing Teams to ensure that all documented specifications are clearly understood. Assist in the creation and implementation of business and system test plans. Write/produce high quality documentation and provide progress reports to Lead Consultant and Project Manager as directed. Prepare PowerPoint presentations for training and system demo purposes and also for pre-sales. Ability to delegate and steer Product deliverables to completion working with other BAs in the team. Have good proficiency in Excel, Word, Data visualisation and designing tools. Perform functional testing from business perspective. Providing support to customers for UAT and post production. Professional Characteristic Driven, with a “can do approach” Sense of urgency, focus on the outcome, not just the task. Ownership, pride, and passion with regards work output; Energetic, learns at a face pace and applies learnings in daily circumstances to deliver real value to clients. Qualifications Undergraduate Degree/Diploma Insurance industry Certifications will be added advantage. Membership of relevant professional body will be added advantage. Experience Mandatory 7+ years relevant experience as a Business Analyst in Insurance domain with focus on non-life/ General/ Personal & Commercial lines Hands-on Experience in Insurance products configuration with exposure to modules e.g. Policy Administration, Underwriting, Rules, , Billing/ Finance (Rating), Claims, Reporting, Documentation etc. Experience in ISO, ACORD standard will be an added advantage. Ability to manage difficult stakeholders internal as well as external with active participation in the requirement clarifications during implementation, issue resolutions with in-depth Business & System analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Quality orientation and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Self-starter, Quick Learner, able to manage difficult situation and conflict resolution.

Job Title: Bigdata Engineer Employment Type: W2 Contract Detailed Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Big Data Platform Engineer who is having 7+ yrs of experience with a strong background in both development and administration of big data ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable data platforms that support advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing. Key Responsibilities: Platform Engineering & Administration: • Install, configure, and manage big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive, HBase, and others. • Monitor cluster performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability. • Implement security policies, access controls, and data governance practices. • Manage upgrades, patches, and capacity planning for big data infrastructure. Development & Data Engineering: • Design and develop scalable data pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Flink, NiFi, or Airflow. • Build ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources. • Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and cost-efficiency. • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support model deployment and data exploration.

Immediate need for a talented Performance Attribution Analyst. This is a 06+ Months opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID: 25-94642 Pay Range: $40 - $40.63/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities. Delivers composite data requests from key stakeholders and is responsible for maintaining compliant presentations for various business units as well as prospective clients and current clients. Performs analysis related to cash flow tracking and risk exposure for portfolio products. Analyzes data related to quarterly oversight meetings, statistical analysis, outlier analysis, assets under management (AUM) reporting, and peer universe rankings. Ensures the accuracy of investment-related composite data. Analyzes performance criteria and risk of funds to uncover potential problems. Participates in the annual verification process across the various affiliates. Prepares performance reports for required corporate governance and oversight committee meetings. Maintains and develops policies and methodologies, in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) standards. Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting to support a broad array of business requirements and use cases Support reporting needs across asset classes (equity, fixed income, and alternatives) encompassing investment performance, attribution, characteristics and risk statistics Calculate, review and explain performance results Directly support front office investment teams by creating decision-useful reports to provide insights into their investment decisions and performance Investigate anomalies in performance and find solutions to align results across platforms Maintain performance measurement and analytic systems for calculation of portfolio returns and statistics Serve as subject matter expert on fundamental performance concepts Assist in the development, automation, and enhancement of performance reports Build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders Escalate risks promptly and participate in resolution actions Contribute to the upkeep of procedural documentation Identify improvements to create scale, reduce risk and add value Participate in cross-functional working groups and project teams Support a productive, satisfying team environment consistent with Nuveen's culture and ethics principles Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Key skills; - Performance calculation Eagle PACE Bloomberg PORT FactSet University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 6IC. 2+ years of experience in performance calculation, attribution, reporting and analysis functions Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience using Eagle PACE, Bloomberg PORT, and/or FactSet performance calculation and reporting capabilities Experience utilizing SQL, R, or Python preferred CIPM Preferred CFA Preferred Our client is a leading Insurance Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.

IT Systems Analyst The Systems Analyst will be responsible for integrating, enhancing and maintaining business systems and reporting. The Systems Analyst will work with each department and Business Analysts to gather requirements, design solutions, and streamline implementation. Additionally, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for analyzing current processes and recommend opportunities for process optimization. The Systems Analyst will report to the Director of IT. Primary Responsibilities Maintain existing company reporting platform, using SQL databases, Excel, Excel PowerPivot, PowerBI/Power Query, and Crystal Reports Simultaneously improve and consolidate company reporting platform into a consistent, easy-to navigate format Implement cross-departmental reports, eliminating overlap Assist in ERP system troubleshooting and maintenance as needed Maintain data integrity, interpret and analyze data, checking for data integrity and address issues when found Train users on leveraging reports and tools, tailoring training for both power users and novices Provide front-line assistance to users experiencing hardware and software troubles Help team members with System issues SQL/Power BI Training Education Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Business related field Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar or related role Required Skills/Experience Thorough understanding of SQL language, queries, and constructs Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret data as it applies to the company's needs. Excel, PowerBI, PowerPivot, and related Microsoft reporting tools Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to communicate and interact effectively with management, users and team members at all levels through both verbal and written means. Experience with Syspro ERP system preferred Location Cary IL Job Type Full time, Exempt Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Advantage, Critical Care Protection, Cancer Protection, Hospital Confinement, 401k - with a 3% company contribution

Our client is a fast-growing leader recognized by both consumers and industry professionals. They foster a dynamic, collaborative culture where high performers thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Although the company has over 60 years of history, they are entering a powerful new chapter of expansion, innovation, and transformation. Their people are their greatest asset-driven, engaged, and motivated by purposeful work. Our client is seeking a Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst & Data Infrastructure Developer to design, build, and maintain a unified data architecture within Microsoft Fabric to support enterprise-wide reporting and analytics. This role blends advanced data engineering, SQL development, and Power BI expertise to integrate multiple data sources into a single, trusted reporting layer. The ideal candidate will build ETL pipelines, optimize semantic models, and partner closely with finance and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, accurate, decision-driving insights. What You Will Do: Lead Data Architecture Initiatives Design and implement a unified enterprise data model by consolidating seven existing semantic models into a single Microsoft Fabric-based architecture. Analyze legacy datasets and define optimal integration, migration, and consolidation strategies. Develop and manage facts, dimensions, measures, and metadata aligned to business needs. Define partitioning, refresh strategies, and performance optimization approaches. Maintain data lineage, data dictionaries, and metadata documentation. ETL/ELT Development & Maintenance Build, enhance, and troubleshoot ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS and Microsoft Fabric Dataflows. Determine when data should be materialized in the warehouse versus exposed through views. SQL Development Write, debug, and optimize complex SQL, including stored procedures, CTEs, unions, and dynamic SQL. Maintain and evolve SQL views supporting downstream reporting, dashboards, and analytics. Collaboration & Reporting Partner with finance, operations, and executive teams to scale customized financial and operational reporting solutions. Translate reporting requirements into scalable technical data models. Facilitate discussions across business and technology teams to align on long-term data architecture strategy. Semantic Model Management Build, maintain, and optimize Power BI semantic models and datasets. Deploy BI solutions via VS Code, Tabular Editor, and Azure DevOps pipelines. Support Power BI paginated reports and advanced DAX calculations. What You Will Bring: 5-7 years of experience in business intelligence, data architecture, and ETL/ELT development. Strong SQL expertise (CTEs, stored procedures, dynamic SQL, query optimization). Intermediate to advanced DAX skills for performance tuning and model optimization. Experience integrating data from major ERP systems (Syspro experience is a plus). Deep expertise with Power BI (certification preferred). Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including agent-based or predictive modeling. Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, or similar cloud data platforms. Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, IT, or a related field; finance or accounting knowledge is strongly preferred. Master's or MBA is a plus. Power BI certification preferred. Microsoft Fabric certification preferred. Proven ability to collaborate with senior finance and business leaders. MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our client is currently seeking a Data Analyst Hybrid to the northern suburbs of Chicago W2 Only In this role, you'll evaluate usage, adoption, and performance of IIN systems, identify data mining opportunities, and integrate findings with key performance indicators. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver dashboards, reports, and scorecards that inform strategy. What You'll Do Analyze usage, adoption, and efficacy of IIN systems. Identify and execute data mining opportunities. Integrate insights with traditional KPIs. Provide analytical support for projects and stakeholders. Develop and share dashboards, reports, and scorecards. Ensure data accuracy, format, and availability. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, visualization). Expertise in Tableau for dashboard design and optimization. Hands-on experience with Snowflake and SQL for data warehousing and analysis. Strong business acumen and ability to align data strategies with goals. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice to Have Experience with KPI reporting and BI tools. Familiarity with advanced data visualization techniques. Rate: $65-90/HR

Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst, ServiceNow GRC/IRM to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Lead workshops and conduct interviews with business stakeholders to define, analyze, and validate GRC/IRM requirements Translate business needs into user stories, functional requirements, and process flow diagrams for implementation in ServiceNow IRM Develop risk-related artifacts such as risk registers, risk assessment methodologies, and control frameworks Conduct business process analysis to identify inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the configured solution aligns with the documented functional requirements Create and configure dashboards and reports to provide stakeholders with clear visibility into the organization's risk and compliance posture Develop test plans, assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure the solution meets acceptance criteria Provide ongoing support and clarification for implemented IRM solutions, acting as the subject matter expert Stay up-to-date with ServiceNow IRM product releases and evolving GRC industry trends Desired Skills/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience 10+ years of professional experience in risk management, GRC, or a related field, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of enterprise risk, and controls processes 5+ years of experience working with ServiceNow IRM, with a deep focus on GRC processes and modules Proven track record of success in gathering and translating complex business requirements into clear, functional specifications for large-scale ServiceNow IRM implementations Expertise in core IRM capabilities such as Risk Identification, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Issue Management, Incident Management, Loss Events, and Controls Testing Deep functional understanding of the ServiceNow IRM suite and its capabilities, including Policy and Compliance, Risk Management, and Audit Management In-depth knowledge of GRC and risk management frameworks and best practices Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to lead workshops, gather requirements, and present complex information to all levels of the organization Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered The approximate pay range for this position is between $74.00 and $94.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Immediate need for a talented Cybersecurity Lead Analyst . This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL(Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:25-89141 Pay Range: $46 - $47/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases for the organization. Performs complex risk assessments and executes tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. Drafts plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. Encrypts data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. Facilitates risk audits and assessments and provides recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness. Monitors analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information. Reviews violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Key Skills; Microsoft Security Tools, Active Directory, Cybersecurity Operations, Investment management. University (Degree) Preferred 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred. Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work. Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. Develop and execute the organization's cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals. Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities. Microsoft Security Operations Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365. Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics. Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection. Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Conduct monthly Attack Simulations. Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools. Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws). Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts. Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness. Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations. Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.