Core banking business analyst job overview
job description:
this is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of core banking systems across latam banking institutions. As a lead business analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful transformation of core banking systems.
required skills & qualifications:
* education: bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, information technology, or a related field.
* experience: 15+ years of experience as a ba, with at least 8+ years working in the banking or financial services industry.
* proven work experience in core banking transformation/migration and upgrade projects.
* solid experience with any of the core banking platforms such as temenos, finacle, fis products, signature or oracle flexcube.
* knowledge of banking operations and processes, including retail banking-deposits, lending, payments, channels, teller and customer onboarding.
key responsibilities:
* requirements gathering: work with business stakeholders, end-users, and it teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for core banking projects.
* business process analysis: analyze current banking processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for optimization, improvement, and automation.
* documentation: create comprehensive business requirement documents (brd), functional specifications, and use cases for core banking features, enhancements, and integrations.
* stakeholder collaboration: act as a liaison between business users, development teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
* system enhancements: work with technical teams to design, test, and implement system enhancements, ensuring they meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
* testing & validation: collaborate with quality assurance (qa) teams to develop test plans, support user acceptance testing (uat), and ensure that delivered solutions meet the defined requirements.
* change management: assist in managing changes to core banking systems, including impact analysis, risk assessment, and communication of changes to relevant stakeholders.
* project support: provide support to project managers in defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Track and monitor progress against business requirements.
* reporting & analytics: assist in generating reports, dashboards, and analysis to support business decision-making and monitor the performance of core banking systems.
* compliance & risk management: ensure that business processes and system changes comply with regulatory requirements and risk management protocols, including banking standards (e.g., pci-dss).