Business Systems Analyst (Commercial Lending)

TL;DR

Business Systems Analyst (Commercial Lending): Driving the analysis and definition of complex commercial lending solutions within a SAFe environment with an accent on API design, data models, process flows, and ensuring alignment with the architectural runway. Focus on translating business needs into comprehensive system specifications and collaborating across Agile Release Trains for successful delivery.

Location: Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $105,000–$115,000/year

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for financial services and technology firms, leveraging AI, blockchain, and data science.

What you will do

• Leverage extensive knowledge of the commercial lending ecosystem, including Credit Analysis processing flows, Client Onboarding, Risk & Underwriting, and fraud management.
• Operate as a key member of Agile Release Trains (ARTs), actively participating in PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Lead and facilitate requirements gathering sessions with Product Owners and other stakeholders, translating business epics and features into well-defined user stories.
• Translate business needs into clear and comprehensive system specifications, including user story mapping, DB field level mapping, API Mapping, process flows, and data models.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure implemented solutions meet defined acceptance criteria and participate in system and solution testing.
• Mentor and guide other Business Analysts within the team on both Commercial Lending domain knowledge and SAFe practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business System Analyst, specifically in Commercial Lending or banking systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending processes, loan lifecycle, underwriting, and credit risk assessment.
• Familiarity with banking/fintech systems such as LOS, CRM, and core banking platforms.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, process modeling, and creating documentation.
• Experience with system testing, UAT management, and training.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or related fields.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Data analysis skills with tools like SQL, Excel, or BI platforms.
• Knowledge of API integration and system interoperability.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability.
• Retirement savings plans and a higher education certification policy.
• Extensive training opportunities, on-demand Udemy for Business, and coaching with experienced colleagues.