MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree required.
• Master in Excel.
• Previous experience with Salesforce and Cognos desired.
• Technical writing experience a plus, strong business and analytical writing a must.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques and processes to implement solutions.
• System integration and data analysis knowledge and experience desired.
• Project management experience with ability to lead direct/indirect reports a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for understanding all aspects of Simon’s internal deal flow systems and processes as they relate to data, workflow and business practices within Leasing, Lease Services, Financial Reporting, Financial Operations and the various other departments within Simon. Must be able to drive workflow analysis to identify process improvements and system enhancements, then implement these changes across departments. Perform ad-hoc analysis and communicate key findings as needed. All functions of this position are developed around assisting in lease execution in a timely manner to facilitate tenants opening quicker. Must be flexible and capable of adjusting to changing tasks as needs arise and the department, data, systems and business goals evolve.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

A. Supervises and coordinates all Cognos related items for Leasing, Legal Leasing, Tenant Coordination, and Lease Services.

• Takes ideas from business users as well as Senior Management and prepares analytical requirements to produce reports which allows the business to operate more effectively and efficiently.
• Reviews detailed requirements and business objectives with IS to minimize potential errors in programming which in turn will allow for a quicker delivery to the business.
• Coordinates with IS on issue review, testing and various other items for moving reports into production, establishing location as well as identifying the security that should be around the report.
• Escalates all issues related to report testing to the appropriate level of management.
• Develops and manages testing plans for all upgrades and enhancements.

B. Performs data quality/consistency review in various systems and databases, including but not limited to the following:

• Identifies and reviews issues with data related to human error, programming or processes and coordinates resolution with Financial Operations or the appropriate parties.
• Ensures that the data is accurate and current as Leasing and Senior Management utilizes data to make sound business decisions.
• Assist Lease Services Management with projects related to internal Systems (Salesforce, SSLE, OCDB, TAP, Alert and Interactive Plans and Atlas.)
• Aid in issue resolution for Leasing, Lease Services, Legal Leasing and Tenant Coordination.
• Partner with Financial Operations, specifically Lease Accounting and Data Analytics, as a technical resource regarding procedures and/or changes that will impact deal flow, data, and reports.
• Responsible for performing ad-hoc analysis, report development, and presentation of key findings as directed by new business requirements and Senior Management.
• Responsible for ensuring effective communication with Leasing and Specialty Leasing regarding vacancies to advance Leasing efforts to increase occupancy.
• Special projects & other duties as assigned.