Business Analyst

NO C2C OR W-2 REFERRAL CANDIDATES FROM THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS PLEASE.Business AnalystLocation: St. Petersburg, FL -- candidates who are currently local -- hybrid (on-site 3 days/wk.)Rate: $55/hr. W-2Contract: 6 months -- potential contract to hireEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with internal and external clients and vendors to identify project needs, gaps, and timelines.Execute assigned tasks and ensure team accountability to support overall project plans.Assist with new Advisor Payout System (APS) Project Initiatives.Learn the new APS system and assist workstreams with related questions and troubleshooting.Gather and complete Phase 2 business requirements.Support deployment, data comparison, and data validation workstreams as a utility player.Support SIT, UAT, and PAR testing for assigned workstreams.Contribute to Deployment and Operational Readiness activities.Skills: Job Qualifications:Preferred experience in compensation operations.Understanding of financials, payables, and expenses.Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and complex teams.Knowledge of project management methodologies and processes.Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in office software and collaboration tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).Ability to execute communication and project plans effectively.Experience drafting business requirement documents and leading requirement gathering.Self-motivated with ownership of responsibilities.Strong communication and organizational skills with global stakeholder engagement.Ability to plan, prioritize, and hold self and others accountable.Focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency.Detail-oriented with consistent results delivery.Sound decision-making skills, especially with sensitive data.Education: BS Degree or equivalent experience NOTES from the hiring manager:This is a temp to perm role for candidates who exhibit great performance/attendance within first 6 months role is only for local candidates who can work an onsite/hybrid model 3 days per week at RJF in St Pete -- no fully remote options.Mix of both Agile / Waterfall prior experience from a BA perspective is ideal; they use Agile; need some basic SQL experience, need to be able to write BRD's and talk to non-technical based communitiesStrong MS Office skills,Excellent verbal communication skills both verbal and written