Payments Business Analyst

Position Description:

At CGI, we are redefining the future of payments by delivering innovative solutions that enable banks and financial institutions worldwide to operate with speed, accuracy, and resilience. As a Business Analyst in Payments & Financial Services, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how our flagship product, CGI All Payments, evolves to meet the needs of a global client base. You will collaborate closely with clients and project teams to transform business challenges into practical solutions that deliver measurable impact. In joining our community of experts, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of cross-border payments while contributing to transformative projects that drive financial industry change.
This is a hybrid position requiring work in our U.S. offices two to three days a week and travel to client sites as needed for implementations. Additional travel within the U.S. may also be required.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will be at the forefront of payments transformation projects, working with global banks and financial institutions to design and implement our CGI All Payments solution. You will analyze customer requirements, translate them into clear business and functional specifications, and ensure successful delivery through collaboration with design, development, and testing teams.
You will contribute directly to the success of international programs by engaging with clients, leading workshops, and influencing the evolution of payments technology. Your input will shape core product development and help clients meet complex regulatory, operational, and strategic goals. Supported by a collaborative team, you'll have the space to innovate, grow your expertise, and see your ideas come to life in high-impact solutions.

Key responsibilities
Analyze customer requirements and translate them into clear functional documentation
Develop and deliver business requirements, use cases, and user stories
Lead workshops and client meetings to capture needs and define solutions
Collaborate with product developers, testers, and subject matter experts to ensure successful delivery
Contribute to the design of payment processing strategies and flows
Support multiple projects simultaneously in an international context
Continuously develop knowledge of payment standards, schemes, and industry regulations

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role, you should bring proven business analysis experience in financial services or payments, along with excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. A strong understanding of payment processing flows, standards, and the software development lifecycle will be key to your success.

Essential qualifications

Experience working as a Business or Functional Analyst
Strong track record in writing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), use cases, and user stories
Proven ability to translate complex client requirements into actionable specifications
Knowledge of payment schemes and messaging formats such as ISO 20022 and U.S. domestic payments including Fedwire, FedNow, Chips, and TCH RTP
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams
Experience in Agile project environments
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle

Other Information
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors such as skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and certifications. To support the ability to reward merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,500.00 - $164,600.00.

CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment and include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and well-being programs

Skills:

• Requirements Analysis
• Use Cases
• Use cases

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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