Lead Business Analyst

Job Purpose:

The Lead Business Analyst is responsible for leading the functional design and business analysis activities for Core Banking initiatives.

The role ownsthe end-to-end functional solution, drives requirement quality, oversees configuration standards, mentors Business Analysts and acts as the primary interface between business stakeholders, product management and technology teams.

Key Tasks:

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in an international environment, across cultures and geographies.

• Ability to prioritize effectively and navigate ambiguity

• Exposure to Exposure to Core Banking, Payments, Trade Finance

• Strong knowledge of Deposits, CASA, Lending, Retail & Corporate Banking, Accounting, Regulatory reporting

• Sound conceptual foundation in banking and risk management practices.

• Sound knowledge of functional architecture, product configurations, workflow configuration, pricing, parameter setup, Testing Governance etc

• Sound quantitative analytical skills with strong problem solving capabilities

• Sound knowledge of a Software Product lifecycle

• Sound knowledge of functional design - from critical Data points capture to Application design, development & MIS creation

• Familiarity with Confluence or similar tools for documentation.

Educational Background:

• Graduate/PG degree in Economics/Commerce or MBA in Finance/Banking

• Professional qualifications such as CAMS,KYC ,FRM will be an added advantage

Preferred Experience:

• 10 years of relevant banking industry experience combined with software product development, with a minimum of 5 years as a Lead BA.

• Experience in building systems on Core banking platforms like Finacle, Flexcube, Temenos and others

• Excellent knowledge of AGILE software development methodology and basic SQL, API, Data mapping, and Integration architecture

• Excellent knowledge of Product Implementation

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal and leadership skills

• Team work

• Intellectual curiosity

• Financial business acumen

• Excellent communication

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Technical Team Collaboration