Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payments Business Analyst with a strong background in the payments domain, leadership capabilities, and experience in agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in payment systems and processes, and will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative payment solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements related to payment systems and processes.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
* Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories.
* Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and team members.
* Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure successful implementation of payment solutions.
* Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practices.
* Act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain, providing guidance and support to other team members.
* Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure alignment with business needs.
* Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the payments team.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Experience in the payments domain, with a focus on business analysis.
* Strong understanding of payment systems, technologies, and industry regulations.
* Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
* Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
* Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with payment processing platforms and technologies.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) and Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in digital payments and emerging payment technologies.
* Knowledge of global payment standards and practices.
* Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.