DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payments Business Analyst with a strong background in the payments domain leadership capabilities and experience in agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in payment systems and processes and will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative payment solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements related to payment systems and processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
- Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications process maps and user stories.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and team members.
- Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure successful implementation of payment solutions.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practices.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain providing guidance and support to other team members.
- Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure alignment with business needs.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the payments team.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Technology or a related field.
- Experience in the payments domain with a focus on business analysis.
- Strong understanding of payment systems technologies and industry regulations.
- Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
- Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
- Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Scrum Kanban).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with payment processing platforms and technologies.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Certification in Business Analysis (e.g. CBAP) and Agile (e.g. Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in digital payments and emerging payment technologies.
- Knowledge of global payment standards and practices.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
Required Experience:
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