Business Analyst Associate

Position OverviewWe established the Technology & Operations Program (TOP) in 2000 to develop our next generation of leaders. During this two-year program for recent graduates, Associates experience four challenging six-month rotations in a particular track or career path, in this case, Business Analysis, before joining a permanent team. Associates will have the unique opportunity to rotate through many areas of the business gaining exposure and visibility across the firm, while benefiting from formalized training and mentorship.What You'll DoTechnologists are behind every strategic decision and investment at AllianceBernstein, working closely with our business leaders to enable new and ever-evolving investment strategies, markets, and processes. Business Analysts play a key role by acting as the 'face of technology' to the business. As the liaison between business users and technical teams, a Business Analyst translates business needs into technical requirements, manages cross-functional projects and stakeholder communication, and provides training to the users as needed.Business Analyst Associates are assigned to a variety of teams supporting institutional investors, research analysts, portfolio managers, client relationship managers, traders, wholesalers, and more. Working closely with Senior Business Analysts and Project Managers, you will learn key business processes, learn about AllianceBernstein 's products and services, and develop an understanding of the inner workings of how an investment management firm is powered by technology.Examples of Business Analyst Associate rotations:Streamlining and simplifying the Equities Trading Order Management processApplying statistical and machine learning techniques to predict future sales and stock pricesRe-designing aspects of the Bernstein Research ReportDeveloping an automated toolWhat You'll NeedWe're looking for candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, innovation, leadership potential, technical ability and a passion for learning our business. Candidates will possess the following qualifications:December 2024 or May/June 2025 Bachelor's degree or MBA candidates in Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related fieldsCumulative GPA of 3.3 or higherMust be a US Citizen or Permanent ResidentKeen interest in project management, particularly with the scoping of projects, capturing and documenting requirements, and defining use cases, user interfaces, and testing scenariosExperience with SQL and/or other programming languages is a plusExcellent communication and presentation skillsWhat Sets Us ApartTOP Associates participate in the rotation selection process!First-hand training and experience with innovative technologies through our apprenticeship modelExtensive technical and business training opportunitiesEngage with senior leaders through networking events, coffee chats and lunch & learn sessionsFormal mentorship programTuition reimbursement for CFA, MBA and more!1 on 1 career planning and development sessionsOpportunity to join multiple Employee Resource and Wellness Groups to connect you with colleagues across the firmNashville, Tennessee