Business Transformation Analyst

Piper Companies is seeking a Business Transformation Analyst to support an Enterprise Transformation team managing complex, cross-functional initiatives for a leading financial services organization based in Mclean, VA . This role will translate business and technical needs into practical solutions while supporting requirements gathering, process design, testing, implementation, and operational readiness. This position will be hybrid in Mclean, VA 3 days per week! Responsibilities for the Business Analyst: Partner with business stakeholders, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Operations, vendors, and project leaders to scope and implement enterprise solutions. Lead business analysis activities across discovery, current-state assessment, future-state design, requirements gathering, testing, readiness, and post-implementation support. Develop business and functional requirements, process flows, decision points, assumptions, risks, dependencies, and acceptance criteria. Facilitate stakeholder sessions to gather requirements, resolve ambiguity, and align teams on solutions. Translate complex processes, data flows, controls, and operating models into clear, actionable documentation. Develop and maintain process maps, traceability matrices, test scenarios, validation plans, issue logs, and governance documentation. Support SIT, UAT, business validation, defect triage, production readiness, and user signoff. Identify process gaps, controls, operational impacts, data dependencies, and readiness requirements. Prepare executive-ready updates, decision materials, and status reporting covering progress, risks, issues, and actions. Support multiple Enterprise Transformation initiatives based on organizational priorities and business needs. Recommend process improvements, simplification opportunities, risk reduction strategies, and stronger delivery practices. Qualifications for the Business Analyst: 5+ years of experience in business analysis, transformation, process improvement, technology delivery, operations, or project execution. Financial services or banking experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving process change, technology implementation, reporting, access controls, risk, or operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and recommend practical solutions. Proven experience creating requirements, process maps, workflow diagrams, test cases, validation criteria, and implementation documentation. Experience with SIT, UAT, business validation, defect management, production readiness, and user signoff. Ability to understand business processes, system dependencies, data flows, access requirements, controls, and operational impacts. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for technical and business audiences. Experience collaborating across business, technology, risk, compliance, security, operations, and vendor teams. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to drive clarity, document decisions, and maintain stakeholder alignment. Ability to operate independently with strong judgment, attention to detail, and minimal direction. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio or similar tools. Experience with Jira, Clarity, or similar project management platforms preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Compensation Package for the Business Analyst: Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health, Paid Time Off & Sick Leave as required by law Keywords: Senior Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Business Analyst, Enterprise Transformation, Financial Services, Banking, Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Process Mapping, UAT, SIT, Business Validation, Defect Management, Production Readiness, Stakeholder Management, Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Operations, Technology, Jira, Clarity, Visio, Agile, Project Management, Transformation, Tysons VA, Northern Virginia