Business Data Analyst

  •  Reference Number: 414802
  •  Posted: 10/16/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, a fortune 50 Financial Services Firm is seeking a Business Data Analyst to join their team. As a Business Data Analyst, you will be part of the Business Analysis function supporting delivery teams across multiple Global Markets products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on data analysis and data mapping experience, strong requirements gathering and business understanding, and proven Jira/Agile delivery experience—aligning successfully in a fast-moving environment.

Job Title:Business Data Analyst

Location:Jersey City, New Jersey and NYC 

Schedule: 3x on site per week, 2 WFH 

Pay Range: $57-$62/hr W2 

What's the Job?

  • Own hands-on data analysis and data mapping activities as the primary focus of the role.
  • Gather requirements, understand the underlying business context, and translate needs into clear, actionable deliverables for development teams.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to support delivery, ensuring requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
  • Use Jira to track work and support Agile / scaled Agile execution across the product portfolio.
  • Clearly explain what you personally delivered and your specific contribution to the overall project outcomes.

What's Needed?

  • Strong hands-on experience with data analysis and data mapping (primary emphasis).
  • Proven experience gathering requirements and working with business stakeholders to understand the underlying business.
  • Jira experience is required, along with Agile / scaled Agile delivery experience.
  • Ability to articulate your individual deliverables and contributions in prior projects.
  • Global Markets experience is a must (Example: Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange (FX), Commodities, Derivatives, Rates, Credit, Prime Brokerage, Structured Products, Securities Financing, Futures & Options, OTC Products, Capital Markets, Electronic Trading, Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Treasury Markets, Emerging Markets, Repo Markets)

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to Global Markets product delivery through high-impact data analysis and mapping.
  • Work in a team that supports multiple products, helping you broaden product exposure.
  • Engage with development teams in an Agile / scaled Agile environment using Jira.
  • Clear expectations around deliverables and personal ownership of outcomes.
  • Motivating contract opportunity with an anticipated start in the next three to four weeks, with a goal of beginning before year-end.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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