Business Analyst

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Job description

Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

CoStar Risk Analytics (CRA), located in Boston, MA, provides the premier Commercial Real Estate (CRE) risk management platform for over 60 of the largest lenders and CMBS investors in the industry. CRA's credit risk and market forecasting models, in conjunction with CoStar's CRE property database, the largest in the industry (6M+ properties tracked), provide lenders and investors with the ability to better target business, appropriately price loans and bonds, make informed approval of credits, actively manage their portfolio with robust stress testing and surveillance measures, assess refinance risk, and execute within a disciplined framework.

CRA, is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join the growing Boston based team. The Business Analyst will be a dedicated, experienced professional able to diligently provide ongoing support in the development, setup, maintenance, documentation and quality assurance of our CRE Credit Risk Management products.

This individual needs to be a self-starter who can work both independently and part of a larger team. They must be proficient in data analytics, have an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, be a creative and critical thinker, and have the ability to prepare and deliver reports and other documents in support of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create requirements documentation and diagrams to assist in the support, development and/or analysis of a product and/or process
• Communicating with appropriate personnel to obtain necessary information for review, analyses, and reporting requirements
• Contribute to the ongoing design and development of CRA products
• Perform quality assurance on all products and related processes
• Collaborate with business and IT resources on product deliverables implementation
• Build and maintain client relationships through customer and product support
• Assist in client implementation and ongoing support of products

• Working business knowledge of products

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science or other related fields is required
• Two or more years of experience as a Business/Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar required
• Aptitude for technology and ability to communicate between the business and technical team
• Experience in product life-cycle management
• E xperience in financial services: banking, insurance, investment management, CRE, or accounting is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and communication
• Advanced knowledge proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience working in an agile environment is a plus
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools including skills to develop analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence and analysis software is a plus
• Experienced user of Market Analytical Tools such as Bloomberg, Intex and Trepp, are a plus
• Experience in commercial real estate, banking or structured finance is preferred, CMBS is a plus

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.

What's in it for you:
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group:

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing - provided by Dice