Lead Business Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance

Rockville, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$75–$78 Per Hour

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Big Data, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Capital Markets, Computer Science, Contract Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Science, Documentation, Finance, Financial Regulations, Genetics, Market Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Software, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, SQL (Structured Query Language), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Stock Market, Surveillance, System Validation, Systems Analysis

LOCATION

Rockville, MD

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Today

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lead Business Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities :

Conduct moderate-to-high complexity analysis of automated surveillance systems that detect potential violations of regulatory rules.
Responsible for understanding, validating, enhancing, and supporting surveillance patterns across multiple asset classes and regulatory domains.
Serve as the bridge between regulatory requirements and the technical implementation of surveillance logic, ensuring patterns produce accurate, complete, and defensible results.
Actively leverage generative AI tools to accelerate analysis, documentation, and automation — serving as the domain expert who ensures regulatory accuracy and completeness of all outputs.

Required Skills :

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in financial regulatory technology, surveillance systems, or capital markets data analysis
Proficiency in SQL for large-scale data analysis on distributed platforms
Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (Python) for data analysis, automation, and tool development
Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently investigate data discrepancies and validate system outputs
Experience reading and interpreting complex data processing pipelines and business logic in source code
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools for business and operational analysis
Excellent documentation skills — ability to translate complex technical implementations into clear business-facing knowledge documents and Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)

Preferred Skills :

Major in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Experience with project management and documentation tools and their APIs, and leading UAT efforts
Knowledge of SEC/FINRA regulatory rules and reporting requirements
Experience with data science efforts within financial market data (stocks, ETFs, options), and presenting findings to a wide audience
Experience leveraging generative AI tools (LLMs, AI coding assistants) and validating AI-generated output to accelerate data analysis, code comprehension, documentation, and automate production workflows
Strong interest in learning more about US financial market structure and evolving regulatory landscape
Experience reverse-engineering surveillance pattern source code to build comprehensive knowledge documentation
Familiarity with surveillance pattern architectures (exception generation, scoring, aggregation, reconciliation)
Experience with distributed query engines and big data platforms
Experience with source code management and release branch workflows

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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