SME Business Analyst

CC Pace is seeking experienced Business Analysts for mortgage loan origination system project opportunities.  It is critical that candidates have a strong understanding of the overall mortgage origination processes and specific depth in working with construction lending programs.  The role will focus on being a subject matter expert to provide detailed business requirements for that area, outline test scenarios for that area, and to be able to provide and conduct end-to-end use cases.

CC Pace is a consulting company based in Fairfax, Virginia, serving a nationwide client base primarily concentrated in the financial services and healthcare industries. Working with companies ranging from de novo and startup businesses to members of the Fortune 500, CC Pace has an enviable track record for successful project execution and a sterling reputation for providing measurable business value to our client's bottom line.

Role responsibilities include:

·         Defining business requirements at a detailed level in one or more mortgage origination business functions and customer or counter-party interactions

·         Go-to person for detailed information on working within construction lending programs and related best practices

·         Producing test case outlines and/or test cases for scenarios

·         Testing end-to-end business workflows

·         Acting as liaison with technical resources as needed to resolve understanding of requirements

·         Ensuring unique business needs are properly translated to provide an effective system solution

·         Producing business process documentation and analysis with a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and clarity of outputs

Specific skill requirements include:

·         Minimum 3 years experience in the primary mortgage lending market with detailed expertise in construction lending programs, including lot loans, construction, refinancing, and perm loans

·         The ability to translate that primary mortgage knowledge into business requirements

·         Excellent communication skills and ability to present to varying audiences

·         Comfortable with changing priorities due to evolving business needs

·         Strong writing skills with a good grasp of grammar, capable of preparing complex documents that are readable and understandable

·         Able to facilitate meetings and interviews

·         Must have the ability to listen to business users, convey ideas effectively, and prepare written requirements documentation

·         Ability to think critically and negotiate consensus among diverse participants

·         Ability to multi-task

Additional desirable skills include:

·         Previous experience performing business analysis and requirements definition

·         Experience with Agile and/or iterative software development methodologies

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team