Business Analyst / Project Manager

Job Title: Business Analyst / Project Manager

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $67.69/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407736

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Business Analyst / Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, data quality, SQL-based analytics, and program governance, and a proven ability to coordinate onboarding of projects, enforce governance controls, and deliver portfolio reporting and risk management outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee onboarding of incoming projects into the program.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes, including tollgates, risk assessments, regulatory controls, change management, and documentation standards.
• Provide centralized tracking, reporting, and issue management across the portfolio.
• Monitor program health, delivery risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Perform data quality checks using internal data source systems, including validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
• Drive consistency in governance execution and align projects with organizational expectations and delivery commitments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, financial technology, risk management, or a related field.
• Hands-on proficiency with SQL and relational databases to query and analyze large datasets.
• Proven ability to investigate, validate, reconcile, and troubleshoot complex data issues across multiple source systems.
• Experience with data quality assessments, root cause analysis, and data lineage reviews.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and project management teams.
• Experience supporting project governance, regulatory, or risk initiatives within financial services.

Preferred Skills:

• Automation, data extraction, and reporting using Python and VB Scripting (VBScript/VBA).
• Building data analysis frameworks, validation routines, and reconciliation processes in Python.
• Automating data quality checks, exception reporting, and workflows through scripting.
• Proficiency with Pandas, NumPy, and OpenPyXL.
• Integration of database queries, file processing, and reporting via automated scripts.
• Knowledge of Excel VBA/VB Scripting for macros and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with version control, code reviews, testing, and documentation practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale financial, risk, or regulatory reporting environments through automation and analytics.

Additional Details:

• Start: ASAP. Expected start 2-4 weeks after offer. Candidates must meet the outlined start date.
• Worksite: NJ2-525-18-01.
• Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• Glider Candidate ID Verification will apply.
• Please include current location and relocation intent on the resume.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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