Business Analyst

Our Core Philosophy: (in)Trust - A Culture Built on Trust
At SunStream, we embrace our "One Word Why" - (in)Trust. This powerful concept represents our unwavering commitment to trust as the foundation of our relationships with clients, employees, and stakeholders. Trust isn't just a part of our services; it's the bedrock of our culture.

As we join forces to create value, we promise to operate (in)Trust with you at every step. Joining the SunStream team means engaging in purposeful work, achieving financial well-being, and thriving in an exceptional culture. Our owners, clients, and employees (in)Trust us to deliver strong returns, steward resources effectively, and provide opportunities for growth and value, all within a framework of mutual trust.

The Opportunity
SunStream Business Services, a leading managed IT service provider that supports Farm Credit lending institutions, is seeking a Business Analyst to support our Financial Technology (Fintech) offerings. Reporting to the Director of PMO, the Business Analyst develops requirement documentation to translate business needs into solutions that deliver organizational benefits. They work independently across multiple medium to large Agile features across the project lifecycle. This role involves critical thinking to ensure effective system impacts and builds strong relationships between business partners and technology teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Business Analysis

• Develops business analysis artifacts (user stories, use cases, business models, needs and features, etc.) to document "as-is" and "to-be" requirements in an understandable and presentable format.
• Elicits, analyzes and validates the business needs of stakeholders, customers and end users
• Interacts and drives technical teams to translate functional specifications into technology solutions
• Validates the solution (people, process and technology) meets the business capability, product or system objectives
• Identifies and communicates risks and issues to Product Owner and Scrum Master that may require changes to scope
• Partners with the project manager to create a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project schedule
• Participates in System and User Acceptance Testing for confirmation that define requirements and business solutions have been delivered

Business Analysis Practice (Methodologies and Frameworks)

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain compliance with company Agile standards and best practices.
• Scales business requirements tools to the size and complexity of projects

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance, preferred or related field
• 5 + years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Knowledge of Farm Credit systems and/or banking desired
• Proficiency in business analytics methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to identify and document needs and features, and detailed requirements
• Skill in:
  
  
  
  • building traceability matrix
  • supporting medium to large projects and work efforts
  • organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
  • listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
  • writing concise, logical, grammatically correct documentation to explain program/system specifications
  • analyzing problems and recommending appropriate solutions
  
  
  
  

How You'll Be Rewarded

All SunStream employees receive a competitive salary and bonus package. Eligible employees also enjoy access to an industry-leading benefits program, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged healthcare accounts
• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• Income protection benefits
• Individual learning & development budget
• Robust time off plans and workplace flexibility

Who We Are
SunStream Business Services, established in 2020 under section 4.25 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, supports Farm Credit lending institutions. We provide services, including Loan Servicing, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Data & Analytics, Technology & Security, and Business Services to support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

SunStream is committed to equal opportunity employment and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Apply Now
If you are dedicated to fostering trust, driving operational excellence, and delight in unmatched customer success, we invite you to apply for the Business Systems Analyst position at SunStream Business Services.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8434 or Mail: SunStream, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 700, St. Paul, MN 55101.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. SunStream will not sponsor a work visa to fill this position.

SunStream Business Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.