Overview:
We are seeking two experienced Functional Business Analysts with a strong background in Payments and Issuing to join a high-profile programme. The ideal candidates will be adept at working across business and technology teams to capture, analyse, and translate business requirements into clear deliverables within a complex financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document functional requirements for Payments and Issuing processes.
Analyse existing processes, systems, and workflows to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications for technical teams.
Support non-development infrastructure projects within the payments domain.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and walkthroughs with cross-functional teams.
Ensure requirements align with strategic objectives, regulatory standards, and compliance obligations.
Assist in test planning, execution support, and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs.
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Functional Business Analyst in the Payments / Issuing space.
Strong understanding of payment processing, card issuing, transaction flows, and related infrastructure.
Experience working in large-scale financial services or banking environments.
Skilled in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation using industry-standard methods.
Ability to work on non-development infrastructure projects and liaise effectively with both technical and business teams.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Desirable:
Familiarity with industry regulations, compliance, and security standards in the payments sector.
Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments