Professional SummaryTo obtain a position as a Financial Analyst. Ambitious financial professional with superior analytical and problem solving skills. SkillsStrong organizationExcellent attention to detailFlexible team playerData trendingCritical thinkingQuality assuranceUS GAAP principlesStrong problem-solving capabilities EducationUniversity of South CarolinaSC,Expected in5 2009 Bachelor of Science Mathematics Finance-GPA Mathematics FinanceEmphasis in Finance and Risk Management InsuranceAdvanced courses in Finance Management,Expected in Microsoft Master Certification January 2014 -GPA Work HistoryAscension Health-Data AnalystMount Juliet,,10 2012-CurrentVendor Risk Management Reviewed banking rules and regulations to ensure third-party vendors are within compliance of the client.Used Microsoft Excel to organize vendor information using pivot tables and Vlookups Communicated with team members regarding questions or documentation concerning Vendor Risk Management.Analyzed risk assessment documents of vendors, to ensure compliance of risk management, auditing and testing, consumer complaints, and regulations.Reviewed team members files to ensure high quality.Customers Bank-Document Processor AssociatePhoenixville,PA,10 2010-10 2012Processed documents and checks for large, corporate banks Operated folder and postage machines Mailed checks via U.S.Postal service and FedEx Used Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to organize loans Used internet skills to research location of checks and documents Met compliance dates Started as a temporary contractor, in April 2011 rolled permanent.PriceWaterhouseCoopers-AML ANALYST,,10 2012-CurrentResearched businesses and individuals, using Google and Accuity, that were suspected of illegal money laundering.Used Excel and Macro skills to organize client s files and perform calculations of multiple transactions that may have occurred.Used my business writing skills to create written reports Analyzed businesses or individuals profiles to determine if they were participating in illegal transactions of money laundering.Guidewire Validated test cases per analytic review of testing procedure lines Retrieved and interpreted User Stories from Business Analysts.Composed test cases that tested the button field functionality, navigation flow and page processing validation for Guidewire screens as directed by User Stories.Parameterized variables and entered data values into the Test Data Harness database for corresponding screens.Developed reusable scripts by contributing to the Page Reference Library and Login Navigate scripts.Peer reviewed test cases and adjusted design steps accordingly.Escalated questions and technical difficulties to managers.Provided daily status updates to manager. Skillsauditing, banking, business writing, client, database, documentation, Internet Savvy, internet skills, Java Script, Lotus Notes, Access, Microsoft Excel, Excel, money, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, navigation, Page, postage machines, quality, research, risk assessment, Risk Management, SAS, scripts, spreadsheets, SQL, Stories, tables, validation, written  SEP  Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as costbenefit, ROI, buybuild, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. This position will work on the Grants Management application. This position will perform the duties of a Business Analyst including requirement gathering, analysis of requirements, development of requirements and design for required system modifications, completing business requirement documents, user stories, and business area collaboration andor coordination. Will also work with technical teams to coordinate demos, UAT, code releases, and user communication as necessary. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Some on-call support may be required depending on the project phase. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skillsexperience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequiredPreferredExperience8RequiredBusiness Analyst Experience8RequiredSQL Experience8RequiredSystem Reporting (Oracle, SQL)8RequiredSystems Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT)8RequiredExcellent communication skills (verbal and in writing)4PreferredAgile Software Development Methodologies Experience2PreferredProject andor Product Management experience1PreferredExperience with Jira III. TERMS OF SERVICE Services are expected to start 10022023 and are expected to complete by 08312024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1850 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, andor extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, andor living expenses shall be at the Candidate s andor Vendor s expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission. V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Remote work Mon - FriLocation within the state of TexasInterviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams