Business AnalystProject Manager at Akaasa Technologies

Required Location: Hybrid/ Minneapolis MN 3 days a week. We need: Business Analyst and/or Project Manager with strong experience in Banking or Financial services to lead regulatory operational and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate excels at driving end-to-end project delivery partnering with cross-functional teams and producing high-quality documentation in a regulated environment. Manage the end-to-end delivery of initiatives-including regulatory commitments risk remediation efforts operational improvements and strategic projects-ensuring adherence to scope timelines budget and regulatory expectations. **** RECENT BANKING CAPITAL MARKETS OR FINANCIAL SERVICES REQUIRED ALONG WITH REGULATORY AND RISK PROJECT SUPPORT. Job Description: Candidates should come from a financial background and have worked on Regulatory projects. They must be able to be on-site 3-4 days per week in Minneapolis. We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst / Project Manager with strong experience in banking or financial services to lead regulatory operational and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate excels at driving end-to-end project delivery partnering with cross-functional teams and producing high-quality documentation in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Project & Delivery Management Manage the end-to-end delivery of initiatives-including regulatory commitments risk remediation efforts operational improvements and strategic projects-ensuring adherence to scope timelines budget and regulatory expectations. Develop and maintain project plans track milestones manage risks and dependencies and ensure timely escalation of issues. Produce executive-ready reporting including status updates dashboards and governance materials. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering Lead requirements elicitation sessions with business technology operations compliance and risk stakeholders. Document current-state and future-state processes business needs functional requirements and control requirements. Translate complex business or technical concepts into clear actionable deliverables. Documentation & Process Design Create and maintain comprehensive project artifacts-including BRDs functional requirements process maps/flows operational procedures and governance documentation. Ensure documentation is structured audit-ready and compliant with internal standards. Cross-Functional Coordination Partner closely with technology cybersecurity operations compliance and vendor teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of project activities. Facilitate meetings document decisions and action items track follow-up tasks and maintain transparency across stakeholders. Risk Control & Regulatory Support Identify operational or delivery risks and develop mitigation and communication plans. Support regulatory audit and internal governance activities by collecting evidence validating controls and ensuring documentation meets regulatory and internal standards. Maintain structured repositories of project and compliance documentation. Stakeholder Communication Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership providing concise and accurate summaries of technical operational and regulatory topics. Develop presentations status packs and other materials to support decision-making. Qualifications Required 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst Project Manager or hybrid BA/PM in banking or financial services. Strong understanding of banking operations regulatory requirements risk management or financial products. Proven experience delivering projects in a regulated environment (e.g. compliance risk technology operational change remediation). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing senior-level reporting and documentation. Proficiency in tools such as Jira Confluence MS Project Visio PowerPoint Excel or similar. Preferred Experience with regulatory frameworks (e.g. AML/KYC BSA SOX OCC/FRB expectations). Knowledge of SDLC Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies. Prior experience coordinating across technology and business teams. Relevant certifications (PMP CBAP Agile/Scrum etc.) are a plus. Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Agile,Business Analysis,Visio,Waterfall,Requirements Gathering,Project Management,Sharepoint,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,SDLC Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1