About Simform: Simform is a premier digital engineering company specialising in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform has strong capabilities across Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 6 countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market. Simform is well-recognised as one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the Financial Services (FS) and Banking domain and a minimum of 8+ years of expertise in business analysis for mobile and web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and extensive experience with Agile methodologies, along with in-depth knowledge of Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, ERP systems, and Card Payments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business, functional, and technical requirements.
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Write clear and comprehensive user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, and technical stories.
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Translate business needs into high-quality documentation.
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Industry-Specific Expertise:
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Leverage deep understanding of Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, and ERP systems (including customer, invoice, RTP, supplier payments, payments, and reconciliation).
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Demonstrate a strong understanding of Card Payments and their integration into broader financial ecosystems.
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Technical Expertise:
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Possess a deep understanding of APIs and microservices architectures.
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Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements.
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Wireframes & Diagrams:
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Create detailed wireframes, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, user journeys, and personas using tools like Lucidchart, Draw.io, and Visio.
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Lead design sessions and create functional designs and wireframes that meet business and user requirements.
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Agile Methodologies & Tools:
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Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement sessions, and sprint reviews.
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Participate in daily stand-ups and support the Agile framework.
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Maintain and manage tasks in JIRA, ensuring all stories and bugs are tracked and updated.
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Independence & Leadership:
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Act as a key leader and subject matter expert in the team, with the ability to work independently without any support.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts as required.
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Lead meetings, refinement sessions, and other key Agile ceremonies.
Qualifications:
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8+ years of experience in the Financial Services and Banking industry.
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8+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst with a focus on mobile and web applications.
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Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, and system integration.
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Expertise in Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, and ERP systems (Customer, Invoice, RTP, Supplier Payments, Payments, and Reconciliation).
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Understanding of Card Payments processes and systems.
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Expertise in using diagramming tools such as Lucidchart, Draw.io, and Visio.
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Proficient in creating wireframes, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, and user journey flows.
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Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
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Ability to create personas, write detailed functional/non-functional user stories, technical stories, and log bugs.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal oversight.
Preferred Skills:
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Experience leading sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
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Familiarity with various project management methodologies.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.