Business Analyst

New York, NY / Full-Time

Kashable is a fast growing, venture-backed Fin-Tech startup based in NYC. We provide socially-responsible, low-cost credit to employees offered as a voluntary benefit through their employers. We were founded in 2013 by a team of serial entrepreneurs with deep experience and expertise in the specialty finance industry, and have since become the leading provider of personal loan financing solutions at the workplace, catering to employers that run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, to non-profits and governments. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and hard-working team that is redefining financial wellness for working Americans.

Location

• Kashable is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
• Office Expectation: You’re required to be in the office (in-person) 3-4 times a week to collaborate effectively with the team

Your Mission

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to become an integral part of our engineering and implementation teams, working closely with the Project Manager. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in gathering and analyzing requirements, collaborating with QA and stakeholders, and supporting the engineering and development teams within an agile software development lifecycle (SDLC). This position is designed to evolve into a Product Manager role, offering significant growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication of requirements within an agile SDLC
• Gather and document business and technical requirements for the development team
• Support agile activities, including creating user stories, defining acceptance criteria, grooming the product backlog, and identifying key dependencies and risks
• Triage and prioritize tickets, seeking clarification from various functional groups as needed
• Assist with new client onboarding through direct engagement with clients and Sales
• Work closely with QA to ensure test plans and test cases are aligned with business requirements
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist the Project Manager in tracking project progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

Recipe for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in fintech, software development, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in using requirement management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and familiarity with software development processes
• Demonstrated experience in applying agile methodologies and collaborating within agile teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities

Cherries on top

• Experience in HR systems and benefits management
• Certifications: Agile, Scrum, or Business Analysis certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development languages and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, SQL)
• Product Management Experience: Previous experience or coursework in product management
• Industry Experience: Familiarity with the consumer finance or benefits industry.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and process modeling tools

Perks & Benefits

• Excellent health coverage
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k Plan
• FSA Plan
• Subsidized ClassPass membership
• Commuter benefits
• Weekly catered lunches

The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $120,000 annually. The actual base salary will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, job-related knowledge and skill level.

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that Kashable LLC is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Kashable is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kashable is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.