Location: North Smithfield,RI, USA
Job Description:The RoleAs a Business Analyst with the Customer Solutions Chapter, you will work within the Fidelity Workplace Investing Agile Model. In this role, you will use your strong analytical and problem solving skills to elicit and capture story acceptance criteria, develop and implement business acceptance test plans, and implement solutions to address business needs of medium to high complexity. Successful Business Analysts are highly motivated \u201Cself-starters\u201D with a sense of ownership, who are driven to succeed. You must be successful working individually as well as within a team structure.The TeamYou will be a key member of a squad within Workplace Investing working closely with a team of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, and dedicated squad members responsible for delivering specific business goals.The Expertise and Skills You BringBasic knowledge (3+ years) of business analyst techniques such as benchmarking, business rules analysis, risk analysis, user stories, user acceptance testing and product documentation.Experience with Jira, Confluence, Mural or similar Agile backlog management tool preferredGood understanding on MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and OutlookBachelor s degree preferredCSM/CSPO Certification desirableYou are a good listener and have strong verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively facilitate successful client meetings or workshops, and comfort speaking publicly to a broad audienceProven leadership and time management skills to ensure that work is completed on timeStrong writing skills as demonstrated in clear, concise, well organized user documentation to maintain standards and proceduresProblem solving skills with the keen ability to assimilate new information, draw conclusions and communicate ideasYou will keep up to date on agile standard methodologies and trendsPositive demeanor and flexible, with ability to adapt to the changing needs of the squadThe Value you DeliverInitiate & lead discovery for Feature/Epic Definition & Key Decision Partners with Squad Leader and Scrum Master to prioritize EpicsEnsure Epic/Story artifacts (i.e. use cases and supporting documentation) are updated and available for story executionWrite stories and facilitate story grooming/refinement sessions to ensure they meet the Definition of ReadyCollaborating with key Business, IT, Legal, Compliance & Risk partners to define product features and monitor trendsEstablish client meetings to include demos of sprint deliverables and impact analysis results (User Experience Design, Legal, Outside business groups)Engage in organizational readiness activities through the lifecycle of the project to proactively mitigate risks related to product deliveryCommunicate issues and client feedback to the Squad Leader in a clear, concise and timely mannerParticipate and /or facilitate the daily Scrums, Sprint Planning Meetings, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews and RetrospectivesProvide constructive feedback for future process improvementsIdentify business requirements, document improvement opportunities, share with Scrum Team and at BA ForumsCollaborate strategically with the QA team on QA test plan reviews and provides assistance and mentorship to QA with story requirements / acceptance criteria clarificationsPerform End to End Business Acceptance Testing in Acceptance Region and ensure the traceability of test cases.Assist either or readiness and deployment activities for each releaseCertifications:Company Overview Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money. Join Us At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity\u2014we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined. Fidelity s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite. At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine. We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to ...@fmr.com.