Business Analyst – Core Banking & Payments

We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join the Core Banking IT team and work on projects for the development and maintenance of Back Office systems within a renowned bank.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 7 years of experience with banking IT systems, focusing on Core Banking and Payment Systems;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of ISO20022, SWIFT, SEPA, and full payment lifecycle including handling of R-messages;
• Must have hands-on experience with Payments Hub, Clearing and Settlement systems;
• Strong background in Functional & System Integration Testing, UAT, and familiarity with SDLC and STLC;
• Proven experience working in Agile-Scrum environments, including sprint planning and story refinement;
• Skilled in breaking down Epics and Functional Specs into user stories with proper linkage and traceability;
• Familiar with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and writing test cases in Gherkin format;
• Skilled in breaking down complex changes with strong analytical and communication abilities; experienced in cross-functional, global teams.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Exposure to Corporate Banking, Real-Time Payments, Payment Hubs, Cash & Liquidity Management, AML, FX, and SWIFT/ISO messaging;

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map business and functional requirements for international Cash Management systems;
• Design test scenarios, execute testing and manage defect triage;
• Engage stakeholders across Front-to-Back functions; drive requirement gathering and solution design;
• Evaluate solution options, define viable designs, and guide implementation;
• Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and interface teams to ensure successful delivery;
• Coordinate with user groups and manage interface services integration;
• Prepare and maintain requirement documents, specifications, and QA deliverables;
• Provide functional guidance to teams and assist in resolving technical and business queries;
• Assess change impact and manage risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations;
• Contribute to ongoing improvements and ensure alignment with business strategy.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sanjana Meduri Venkata at sanjana.m@sciente.com quoting the job title.