Senior Business Analyst - Payments

Overview We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong experience in Payments and Banking Operations to join an international Core Banking environment. The consultant will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, gathering and translating business requirements into functional specifications while supporting projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from analysis and design to testing and deployment. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, project teams, technical experts, and offshore teams to deliver Core Banking solutions within a Private Banking environment. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, refine, and document business requirements. Translate business needs into functional specifications, use cases, and user stories. Lead workshops, brainstorming sessions, and requirement gathering activities. Collaborate with technical teams to define Product Detailed Specifications (PDS). Coordinate and facilitate meetings between business and IT stakeholders. Support project estimation activities and project planning. Prepare test strategies and test plans. Execute functional testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Validate defects and support post go-live activities. Support clients throughout all project phases. Mandatory Requirements Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT or related field. 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst. Proven experience working with distributed and international delivery teams. Strong experience within Payments environments. Knowledge of: ISO 20022 SEPA SWIFT SIC Payment Processing Flows SWIFT MT94x Experience in Banking Operations (Back Office / Middle Office). Experience defining: Functional Specifications Use Cases User Stories Test Plans UAT Activities Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Fluent English (minimum B2). Nice to Have Experience within Private Banking environments. Knowledge of: COBOL SQL APIs Digital Banking Tools Jira Confluence Soft Skills Strong analytical mindset. Detail-oriented and process-driven. Excellent communication skills. Strong problem-solving and facilitation capabilities. Ability to work independently with business and technical stakeholders.