Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyses, and document detailed business and functional requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and work closely with developers, QA, and other IT teams. Lead workshops, interviews, and working sessions to uncover current and future-state processes. Hands-on experience working in a Bank or Financial Institution or in Banking Technology, preferably in Investment Banking / Financial markets Technology Experience in derivative asset classes like FX, Rates, Commodities, Equity and their Trade Lifecycle, Front-to-Back trade flows Analyses data, KPIs, and user behavior to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure clear communication and alignment. Create process models, data flow diagrams, and documentation using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent. Drive UAT planning, execution, and sign-off activities, ensuring solutions meet business expectations. Maintain strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, operational risk, and compliance in the banking domain. Mentor junior BAs and contribute to best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's/ Masters degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. 8 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, preferably in banking or fintech. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. Proven experience in Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies. Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong data analysis skills using SQL and/or Excel Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and APIs. Prior experience with Investment Banking systems or similar enterprise-scale financial institutions.