Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst with extensive banking industry experience and a proven track record in migration projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of banking operations, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for migration projects within the banking domain.
• Conduct thorough business process analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Develop detailed business process models, user stories, and functional specifications to support project objectives.
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Perform impact analysis to assess the implications of proposed changes on existing systems, processes, and operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on banking regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Support project managers in defining project scope, objectives, and timelines, and assist in the creation of project plans and deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solutions and ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to migration projects, and escalate as necessary to ensure timely resolution.

Role Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking industry, with a focus on migration projects.
• Must have FTI or IIB certification
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and systems, including core banking platforms, payment systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in business process analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.
• Experience with data migration tools and techniques is desirable.
• Knowledge of industry-standard project management practices and methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2) is advantageous.