Business Analyst

About The Company USAA is a leading financial services organization dedicated to serving military members and their families. Our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture rooted in core values such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service, which guide our interactions with members and colleagues alike. USAA offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and personal development. We are committed to supporting active-duty military spouses and providing flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, to accommodate their unique needs. About The Role We are seeking a dedicated Senior Business Rules Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing internal business requirements through interviews, workflow analyses, and facilitated discussions with various stakeholders. Your primary focus will be translating these business needs into detailed functional designs that guide development, testing, and implementation processes. You will apply industry-standard methodologies to prepare comprehensive specifications and related documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams. Additionally, you will assist business partners in identifying and documenting business rules, ensuring these rules and their associated metadata are governed properly and stored within a single source of truth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence business processes, improve automation, and enhance reporting capabilities within a leading financial organization. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience, with a minimum of six years in Business Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, or Financial Systems. Candidates should have at least five years of experience leading reporting transformation and automation initiatives within banking, insurance, or financial services organizations. Demonstrated success in delivering process automation and reporting modernization projects is essential. A strong working knowledge of GAAP Financial Reporting, Statutory (STAT) Reporting, Bank Regulatory Reporting (BRR), Bank Holding Company (BHC) Reporting, Financial Controls, and Audit Requirements is required. Familiarity with risk, compliance, and regulatory reporting frameworks will be considered a plus. Responsibilities Design and modify application rules and configurations to meet business user needs effectively.Act as a liaison to IT teams to ensure the accurate execution of business requirements.Serve as Subject Matter Expert for supported systems, including researching data lineage and managing end-to-end data integration points for financial data sources.Lead project teams on system change management, business rules analysis, product development, and system maintenance initiatives.Coordinate and manage project enhancements to optimize business operations.Ensure adherence to change control processes and industry best practices during system updates.Review post-implementation documentation, identify lessons learned, and recommend procedural improvements for future projects.Facilitate and design business testing procedures to verify system performance and user acceptance.Provide subject matter expertise in developing innovative solutions for business requirements and product offerings, advising on strategic and tactical approaches.Collaborate with lines of business, vendors, and internal teams to define requirements and coordinate system enhancements aligned with organizational objectives. Benefits USAA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, pension options, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, and a paid time off program that includes holidays and volunteer hours. We also provide various wellness programs and opportunities for professional development through career path planning and continuing education. Our commitment is to foster a supportive environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Equal Opportunity USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe in fostering diversity and providing equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.