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  Role - Business Analyst - Mobile Location - Louisville, KY (Onsite) Responsibilities Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies. Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems. Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings. Performing requirements analysis. Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts. Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management. Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports. Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff. Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff. Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency. Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements. Performing user acceptance testing. Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance. Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures. Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements. Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users. Managing competing resources and priorities. Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects. Requirements A bachelor s degree in ITComputer Science or related field or an MBA. 10 years of experience in business analysis or a related field. Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions. Advanced technical skills. Excellent documentation skills. Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. A track record of following through on commitments. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Experience leading and developing top-performing teams. A history of leading and supporting successful projects.

ATS compatibility: Good Fit (score: 84.8)