Business Analyst

Brief DescriptionJob Title: Business AnalystLocation: St. Louis, MissouriSchedule is hybrid - three days in office and two remoteDepartment: ProductReports to: VP Product and IntegrationsThe name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.The company is a fast-growing SaaS provider serving the mortgage industry with advanced eligibility, pricing, and decisioning tools that enable originators to navigate both simple and complex mortgage scenarios for borrowers. Its platform offers bi-directional connectivity between originators and mortgage investors, streamlining access to lending options and helping users identify optimal solutions for borrowers.The company serves enterprise and independent mortgage lenders nationwide and is designed to support complex pricing models, investor eligibility requirements, and integrations with Loan Origination Systems (LOS) and other mortgage technology platforms.Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail oriented and customer focused Business Analyst to support thecontinued development and enhancement of our pricing and eligibility platform. In this role,you will gather requirements, translate business needs into clear specifications, supportproduct enhancements, and ensure our platform delivers exceptional value to clients. This roleserves as the critical bridge between Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations.As a small, agile team, we value collaboration, ownership, and people who enjoy solvingcomplex problems in the mortgage and fintech space.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements Analysis and Documentation Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from internal stakeholders andclients Translate mortgage pricing, eligibility, and workflow requirements into clear functionalspecifications Write detailed user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria Partner with Engineering to develop technical stories and identify dependencies or gaps Ensure requirements are clearly understood by Engineering and QA teams Ensure requirements are complete, testable, and ready for development Partner with Engineering and Product to clarify requirements and resolve questionsduring development Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of business rules, pricing logic, workflows,and system integrations Support analysis and documentation of integrations with Loan Origination Systems andexternal platformsCross Functional Collaboration And Coordination Assist in setting up Agile processes : daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, andretrospectives Support Product in ensuring backlog, defects, enhancements, and roadmap prioritiesare groomed, estimated, and prioritized Track sprint health metrics and surface blockers early Enforce process standards with authority to escalate when needed Drive continuous improvement through actionable retrospective outcomesProduct & Feature Support Assist in solution design for new features, integrations, and automation. For integrations, the ability to map data fields and document Prepare documentation, including release notes, training materials, and process guides. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve client-reported issues and systemdiscrepanciesQuality Assurance Work closely with Quality Assurance to develop comprehensive test plans and testcases. Assist with User Acceptance Testing and release validation Validate system behavior aligns with business intent and documented requirementsQualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BusinessAdministration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 5-10 years of relevant work experience as a Systems Analyst, Business Systems Analystor similar role. Strong experience writing user stories, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria. Mortgage industry experience, preferably with pricing engines, secondary markets,product eligibility, or loan workflows. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Familiarity with SaaS development processes (Agile, Kanban). Experience supporting integrations between technology systems Experience supporting Quality Assurance, testing, or UAT Knowledge of tools like Jira and DevOpsPreferred Experience working in or with Product & Pricing Engines (PPE) Experience working with Loan Origination Systems (LOS). Proven ability to plan, monitor, and control projects, managing timelines, milestones,and deliverables. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is highly valued Exposure to financial modeling or secondary market pricing concepts. Ability to leverage modern tools, including AI, to improve efficiency and documentquality.Key Traits for Success Strong analytical and problem solving mindset. Comfortable working in a fast paced, startup style environment High attention to detail. Curious, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance options Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Paid time off and holidays Professional development opportunities