Baird · 13 hours ago
Senior IT Business Analyst
WI-Milwaukee
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBaird is a financial services company seeking a Senior Business Analyst for their technology team. The role involves leading business analysis efforts, translating business needs into actionable outcomes, and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within delivery teams.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead business analysis efforts across a wide range of initiatives, including new capabilities, platform enhancements, operational improvements, and data/reporting solutions
Independently plan and execute discovery activities for complex initiatives, identifying stakeholders, clarifying objectives, and helping clearly articulate success measures in environments with evolving or incomplete information
Translate business needs into high-quality artifacts such as documented business requirements, process flows, context diagrams, stakeholder maps, and user stories that enable efficient delivery and clear decision-making
Maintain focus on outcomes and value, ensuring day-to-day work remains aligned to business priorities and strategic intent
Assess initiative complexity and guide teams in selecting and applying appropriate delivery approaches, balancing structure with flexibility to deliver value efficiently
Lead requirements validation and acceptance to ensure delivered solutions meet intended business outcomes
Demonstrate strong curiosity and ownership in learning the Fixed Income business, building a deep understanding of end-to-end workflows and client impacts over time
Function as a trusted partner and effective business proxy when appropriate, forming informed perspectives and making sound, well-reasoned decisions to keep delivery moving when direct business input is not immediately available
Proactively anticipate business questions, surface implications of decisions, and communicate impacts clearly across stakeholders
Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences, including senior business leaders, IT leadership, revenue producers, developers, and external partners
Tailor messaging to the audience providing concise, outcome-focused narratives for executives and detailed context for delivery teams
Build trust and credibility quickly through preparation, follow-through, and sound judgment
Facilitate discussions and resolve misalignment across stakeholders, escalating when appropriate and with clear rationale
Demonstrate the courage to speak up when business partners or teammates may be deviating from agreed-upon goals, priorities, or intended outcomes
Lead and facilitate solution discussions with architects, engineers, and product partners to evaluate options, clarify tradeoffs, and ensure business intent is clearly and accurately reflected in technical designs
Provide strong day-to-day leadership within delivery teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach Business Analysts at all levels, helping develop business acumen, analytical skills, communication effectiveness, and confidence operating in ambiguous situations
Contribute to the evolution of team and portfolio practices by sharing lessons learned, improving analysis approaches, and strengthening agile and delivery practices
Model a “hungry, humble, and smart” mindset, bringing energy and ownership to the work, remaining open to feedback, and demonstrating empathy and emotional intelligence in all interactions
Serve as a role model and thought leader within the Business Analysis community, helping shape standards, approaches, and development of business analysis capability across IT
Operate effectively in environments without a defined playbook, adapting approaches to fit the initiative and context
Identify priorities, clarify unknowns, and propose practical next steps even when information is incomplete or requirements are still emerging
Provide leadership oversight for requirements validation and acceptance activities, partnering with stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions meet intended business outcomes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years in Business Analysis
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience
Broad project experience across multiple initiative types and business domains; financial services experience preferred (Fixed Income experience a plus but not required)
Proven experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments, with a solid understanding of agile principles and team practices
Experience with SQL and data visualization tools a plus
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and deeply understand new business areas, translating complexity into clarity for diverse audiences
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust, influence decisions, and keep teams aligned without formal authority
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
High degree of self-motivation, resilience, and emotional intelligence; comfortable receiving and applying feedback
Demonstrated curiosity and experience experimenting with AI tools to enhance business analysis, delivery efficiency, or decision-making workflows
Company
Baird
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ross W. Williams
Chief Operating Officer, Global Investment Banking
Adam W. Czaia
Managing Director
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