Lead Business Analyst
Job Role: Lead Business Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Experience Level: 10+ Years.
Product Development:
● Work with the Product Managers and business partners in defining the product requirements using frameworks like Jobs to be Done and User Journey Mapping
● Define and document functional, non-functional, user experience requirements, process flows, use case scenarios, user stories, models, and conceptual design diagrams to support iterative development.
● Lead cross functional department meetings to define and obtain a sign off on the product requirements.
● Manage a wide range of internal stakeholders from multiple domains with varying levels of influence.
● Provide constant vision and "voice of the customer" to the development team during the product development and testing process.
● Define epics and granular user stories, as applicable, based on the product requirements.
● Collaborate with QA teams in reviewing test plans for applicability and test coverage.
● Actively participate in scrum ceremonies as the product owner and assist in sprint planning, estimation, requirement analysis and review, taking a call on trade-offs and conflict resolution
● Prioritize requirements for the sprint and the release collaborating with the offering manager.
● Collaborate with Infrastructure, Architecture, Legal and the PMO teams to deliver technology to comply with regulations like GDPR, etc.
Other:
● Provide training and mentorship to internal teams on industry-specific knowledge.
● Problem Solving: Recognize problems related to project objectives. Analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and future trends, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.
Experience:
● Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and implementing software products for Retail banking, Corporate Banking and fintech sectors.
● Strong exposure to core banking technology platforms, digital banking platforms, payment systems and regulatory reporting
● Proven track record of working in a similar role.
● Knowledge of banking regulations, fintech innovations, and industry best practices.
Skills:
• Business Analyst Requirements: We are looking for experienced BAs with exposure to Consumer or Retail Banking – particularly in Deposits or Loans.
• Additionally, strong knowledge of Core Banking Systems is critical, with experience in any of the following platforms preferred:
Jack Henry
FIS – IBS or MBP
FISERV DNA
Ideal candidates will have experience in minimum one of the above three core systems;
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
● Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional remote teams in different time zone
● Proficiency in any one of the leading core banking platforms commonly implemented in USA
● Good understanding of
● Architectural frameworks like microservices, cloud infrastructure and multi-tenancy
● Deployment frameworks like CI/CD pipelines
● Agile software development methodology. Knowledge of tools like Jira, Aha, etc.
Certifications
● List of Certifications (Not mandatory)
Educational Qualification:
● Bachelor's or Master’s Degree, preferably in MBA in Finance and Banking
Industry Background:
● Banking Domain, FinTech, Software Product Development & Management
Job Role: Lead Business Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term Contract
Experience Level: 10+ Years.
Product Development:
● Work with the Product Managers and business partners in defining the product requirements using frameworks like Jobs to be Done and User Journey Mapping
● Define and document functional, non-functional, user experience requirements, process flows, use case scenarios, user stories, models, and conceptual design diagrams to support iterative development.
● Lead cross functional department meetings to define and obtain a sign off on the product requirements.
● Manage a wide range of internal stakeholders from multiple domains with varying levels of influence.
● Provide constant vision and "voice of the customer" to the development team during the product development and testing process.
● Define epics and granular user stories, as applicable, based on the product requirements.
● Collaborate with QA teams in reviewing test plans for applicability and test coverage.
● Actively participate in scrum ceremonies as the product owner and assist in sprint planning, estimation, requirement analysis and review, taking a call on trade-offs and conflict resolution
● Prioritize requirements for the sprint and the release collaborating with the offering manager.
● Collaborate with Infrastructure, Architecture, Legal and the PMO teams to deliver technology to comply with regulations like GDPR, etc.
Other:
● Provide training and mentorship to internal teams on industry-specific knowledge.
● Problem Solving: Recognize problems related to project objectives. Analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and future trends, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.
Experience:
● Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and implementing software products for Retail banking, Corporate Banking and fintech sectors.
● Strong exposure to core banking technology platforms, digital banking platforms, payment systems and regulatory reporting
● Proven track record of working in a similar role.
● Knowledge of banking regulations, fintech innovations, and industry best practices.
Skills:
• Business Analyst Requirements: We are looking for experienced BAs with exposure to Consumer or Retail Banking – particularly in Deposits or Loans.
• Additionally, strong knowledge of Core Banking Systems is critical, with experience in any of the following platforms preferred:
Jack Henry
FIS – IBS or MBP
FISERV DNA
Ideal candidates will have experience in minimum one of the above three core systems;
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
● Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional remote teams in different time zone
● Proficiency in any one of the leading core banking platforms commonly implemented in USA
● Good understanding of
● Architectural frameworks like microservices, cloud infrastructure and multi-tenancy
● Deployment frameworks like CI/CD pipelines
● Agile software development methodology. Knowledge of tools like Jira, Aha, etc.
Certifications
● List of Certifications (Not mandatory)
Educational Qualification:
● Bachelor's or Master’s Degree, preferably in MBA in Finance and Banking
Industry Background:
● Banking Domain, FinTech, Software Product Development & Management
