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Lead Business Systems Analyst

Denver, CO

$112K - $146K/yr

Summary The Lead Business System Analyst - Finance IT plays a pivotal role in shaping how artificial intelligence enhances finance IT systems and decisionmaking. This role leads with an AI mindset ...

Lead Business Systems Analyst

Wilmington, DE · Hybrid

$105K - $137K/yr

ADP is hiring a Lead Business Systems Analyst * Are you passionate about leveraging data and technology to drive investment operations and compliance? * Do you thrive in roles that blend systems ...

The Project Lead Business Systems Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions within the social assistance sector. This position is responsible ...

Business Systems Analyst

TX · Remote

$65 - $66/hr

Business Systems Analyst Location: Remote Hours: 40 hrs/week | Mon-Fri | 8 AM-5 PM Overview Seeking ... Lead requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and verification for complex, multi-platform ...

... lead Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years Business Analysis or Systems Analysis using a development methodology • Minimum 3 years Project Management and Implementation experience with web-based ...

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Hello There, My name is Himanshu Sharma , and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Business Systems Analyst with ...

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How much do lead business systems analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead business systems analyst in the United States is $127,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead business systems analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Business Systems Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, business process understanding, and experience in requirements gathering, usually supported by a degree in business, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, ERP/CRM systems, process modeling software, and certifications like CBAP or PMP are highly valuable. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills help you bridge gaps between business and technical teams. These competencies ensure effective solutions are delivered that align with organizational goals and drive project success.

What is the difference between Lead Business Systems Analyst vs Business Systems Analyst?

AspectLead Business Systems AnalystBusiness Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CBAP or PMI-PBA, experience in leadership rolesBachelor's degree, certifications like CBAP or PMI-PBA, entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, coordinates teams, interacts with stakeholders at a strategic levelAnalyzes business needs, documents requirements, supports project teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for senior analysis roles with leadership responsibilitiesCommon in various industries for standard analysis tasks

The main difference between a Lead Business Systems Analyst and a Business Systems Analyst lies in their level of responsibility. The Lead typically oversees projects, leads teams, and interacts with senior stakeholders, while the Business Systems Analyst focuses on analyzing business needs and supporting project execution. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and leadership duties.

How does a lead business systems analyst typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

As a Lead Business Systems Analyst, you play a central role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders, IT teams, and sometimes vendors. You will facilitate requirements gathering sessions, translate business needs into technical specifications, and ensure alignment throughout the project. Regular collaboration with project managers, developers, QA testers, and end-users is essential to ensure deliverables meet business objectives. This role often requires strong communication and negotiation skills, as you may need to mediate priorities and clarify complex requirements across teams.

What does a lead business systems analyst do?

A Lead Business Systems Analyst is responsible for overseeing the analysis, design, and implementation of business systems and processes within an organization. They bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions by gathering requirements, analyzing existing workflows, and recommending improvements. Additionally, they often manage a team of analysts, coordinate project activities, and ensure that solutions align with organizational goals. Their role is crucial in optimizing business efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making.
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Lead Business Systems Analyst

Aegon

Denver, CO

$112K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job Family

IT - Business Analysis

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

The Lead Business System Analyst - Finance IT plays a pivotal role in shaping how artificial intelligence enhances finance IT systems and decisionmaking. This role leads with an AI mindset-identifying, defining, and enabling AIdriven solutions-while serving as the bridge between ET Finance IT, Enterprise Technology teams, and business stakeholders. The position ensures Finance IT platforms/systems are futureready, leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and emerging AI capabilities across various application landscapes within Finance Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and Enablement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead with an AI-first mindset to identify opportunities where artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent workflows can enhance Finance, Treasury, Tax, Cash Management, and Corporate Services processes.
  • Partner with Finance business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, emphasizing AI-enabled use cases such as forecasting, anomaly detection, reconciliations, process automation, decision support, and self-service analytics.
  • Translate complex finance, accounting, treasury, and tax requirements into clear technical specifications and AI-ready solutions for application development, data engineering, integration, and platform teams.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, data engineering, AI, cloud, and platform teams to design and deliver scalable finance technology solutions, data integrations, and modernization initiatives.
  • Define and document data requirements for Finance systems, including ERP, EPM, Treasury, Tax, and reporting platforms, ensuring appropriate data quality, governance, lineage, security, and compliance standards are maintained.
  • Partner with quality assurance, testing, and business validation teams to define test strategies, validate system functionality, and assess AI-driven outputs against business and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic liaison between Finance business leaders and technology teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology investments, and delivery outcomes.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies, AI capabilities, automation opportunities, and industry best practices that improve financial operations, controls, reporting, and decision-making.
  • Lead and support technology roadmaps, application portfolio management, and modernization efforts for Finance systems, including SaaS platforms, cloud solutions, integrations, and enterprise applications.
  • Drive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities through stakeholder engagement, change management, training, documentation, and effective communication strategies across Finance organizations.
  • Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance obligations relevant to finance and corporate systems.
  • Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, governance, explainability, data protection, and ethical use of AI across finance technology solutions and business processes.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in an IT, data, or analyticsfocused environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate finance business and IT needs into AIaware functional and technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with datadriven systems, data integrations, and analytics platforms.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problemsolving, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with financial, technical, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Handson experience or strong conceptual understanding of AI and machine learning, including predictive modeling, NLP, or decision intelligence.
  • Experience supporting or partnering on AIenabled initiatives within finance or insurance domains.
  • Technical background in software development, data engineering, or analytics.
  • Exposure to financial data platforms and largescale data environments.
  • Experience with automation, data modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
  • Experience in insurance or financial services organizations.


Working Conditions

  • Hybrid-Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$100,000 - $125,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

  • Competitive Pay

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

  • Pension Plan

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023