Link Logistics is the largest U.S.-only owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate. The Company, established in 2019 by Blackstone, operates the largest portfolio of logistics real estate assets located exclusively in the U.S. As of June 30, 2023, Link Logistics owns, has interests in, or has under development logistics facilities across key distribution markets in the U.S. that will represent a total of 535 million square feet when completed and serves more than 10,000 customers. Link Logistics has the scale, geographic footprint and logistics expertise, as well as a heightened focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders

As a Business Analyst in Technology, your prior Finance, Accounting, or Investments experience will be valuable as you recommend & implement technology solutions that will make processes more efficient and employees more productive within our Finance, Investments, and Property Development groups. Core responsibilities include translating business requirements into technical documents, mockups, and test scripts; becoming the subject matter expert on how your business partners use our software; and working in a dynamic team of product managers and solution architects to deliver technology solutions that empower your business partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with teammates and business partners to analyze and document business requirements for projects and software customizations or configurations. You’ll then translate those business requirements into technical requirements for development staff.
• Deliver clear communication on status, timing, and deliverables to your team and business partners.
• Implement new technology and evaluate upgrades. You’ll present new features to business partners, test new functionality, and assist with the creation of training documentation.
• Document data relationships and write basic SQL statements. You’ll analyze and compare datasets and look for trends, issues, or areas for improvement.
• Implement and manage standard testing procedures for system changes. Create, review and execute test plans and validate that it meets the business and technical requirements. Responsible for proper tracking of test results.
• Provide assistance to Tech Support to review issues reported from users. Compare data from multiple sources to reconcile discrepancies, determine cause of errors and establish procedures to correct them.
• Challenge the status quo. Be willing to look at processes with fresh eyes and questions on whether there’s a better way.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Knowledgeable & Analytical. Your background includes a combination of Accounting/Finance and Technology and you are comfortable with Financial concepts, specifically the routines related to closing financial books or with financial planning and analysis. You’re skilled at gathering requirements, data collection & analysis, problem solving, process documentation, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Technologically Savvy. You’ve got a solid proficiency in writing SQL queries. You’re also comfortable working with relational database concepts and have a knack for quickly mastering new software. You’re familiar with how data can flow between systems via integrations/APIs.
• Business Liaison. You’re comfortable collaborating with business partners and third party vendors to gather needs, review viable solutions, test new functionality, and track post-implementation results.
• Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, effective, and demonstrate your ability to interact with all levels both within and outside the organization. By delivering clear communication, you help to ensure that projects stay on time, deliverables meet budget, and key stakeholders are aware of project statuses.
• Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn. You are resourceful, ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science with previous business analysis and/or project management experience is preferred.
• 3+ years relevant Accounting/Finance, business analysis and/or consulting work in related fields is preferred.
• Key competencies: requirements gathering, data analysis, conceptual thinking, problem solving, customer focus, managing work efficiently, strong written and verbal communication skills.