Application Architecture Analyst 53002

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We are seeking an Application Architecture Analyst to join the Technology practice in our Mumbai office. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services. As a direct report of the Head of Application and Business Architecture. The role will support the evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function which is integral to business and technology planning driving digitization and innovation.

The role of an Application Architecture Analyst will involve analyzing the portfolio of business applications their impact on the business and their contribution to the organization s success.

The role will be responsible for supporting the APM (Application Portfolio Management) program with the objective of rationalizing business applications across the portfolio.

By working with key stakeholders across the enterprise the role is responsible for supporting modern business analysis practices for the firm. Strong collaborative partnerships with different technology engineering & operations groups will be fundamental for success.

. What it Means to Work for Us:

You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

You will join a culture that has received multiple top Places to Work awards

o We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

o We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

o Showing up authentically is how we both as professionals and a Firm find inspiration to do our best work

o Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

Analyze the capabilities of applications

Evaluate existing systems

Collaborate with stakeholders developers and business analysts to document system components interfaces and data flows

Conduct application software selections

Perform risk assessments

Ensure proposed architecture meets business requirements

Keeping abreast of emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in application architecture to continually enhance knowledge and skills

Perform analytics on architectural data to provide insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong knowledge of accounting industry practices and processes

Attention to detail and ability to synthesize data

Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. adept at storytelling presenting thoughts effectively and persuasively to individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders

Solid grasp of business and application architecture concepts

Selfmotivated selfstarter who can work independently and deliver incremental results.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to enhance the firm s controls framework including policies & procedures and training to provide optimal solutions

Ability to foster strong professional relationships & partnerships

Desirable Exposure (exposure to one or more of the following disciplines confers a distinct advantage):

Enterprise Architecture businessarchitecturefocused frameworks such as TOGAF Bizbok

Six Sigma

CBPA CBPP or CBPL certifications

Business process improvements / rationalization projects

Basic Qualifications:

35 years of working as Business Analyst experience

Experience in Enterprise Architecture frameworks or methodologies

Proven experience in succeeding in environments with significant ambiguity

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or protected veteran status citizenship or other protected characteristics under federal state or local law.

About our Technology Team:

Technology is enhancing the ways we operate at every level of the firm and the our Technology team is the driving force for that. Unlike your average IT team you won t find us simply administering technology but serving as strategic advocates to deliver solutions that bring measurable positive change for all our clients.

Because we pivot fast and always embrace new perspectives we re creating a culture of technology across every department based on value and a true understanding of the business. By serving as partners to leaders throughout the organization rather than as a resource our Technology employees are accountable to each other and themselves to create a tangible impact based on results.

The way we see it there is always something new we can start stop doing or reimagine. With this mentality we don t let perfection get in the way of innovation. If you have a theory you ll have the autonomy to innovate iterate and collaborate to see it through. Because to us there are no bad ideas only avenues for us to grow as a team and individuals.

About Us:

We are one of the largest accounting tax and business advisory firms with nearly 4000 employees and more than 400 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a longrange perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and startups global public firms and middlemarket companies as well as high net worth individuals family offices notforprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys financial professionals bankers and investors who serve these clients.

About Us India:

We are a subsidiary of our Advisory Group ( Group ) which practices in an alternative practice structure with our LLP. Our India employees provide advisory services to clients of our Group and audit services to clients of our LLP and comply with the professional standards applicable to each of India Group and LLP. Our India employees also provide operational services to our Group and our LLP. The policies and procedures of India including obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure apply to all services provided by our India employees. All applicants are applying to positions for employment with India and not our Group or our LLP.

We opened our first Indian office in Mumbai in 2007. Over the years our India footprint has expanded to include offices in Bangalore and Hyderabad. We are a culturally diverse pool of over 500 professionals supporting our global clientele from a range of startups to Fortune 500 entities.