Business Analyst – Banking/Finance/Payments (Core24 Focus)
Location: [Insert Location] | Type: [Full-time/Contract] | Hybrid/Remote options
Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Analyst with specialized experience in Core24, banking systems, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, playing a critical role in the development, optimization, and implementation of core banking and financial services platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
* Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to Core24 and payment processing systems.
* Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment of product functionality and business needs.
* Lead gap analysis and impact assessments for new initiatives or changes to the existing banking systems.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient solutions in areas such as payments (ACH, SWIFT, SEPA, RTGS), core banking modules (accounts, loans, deposits), and compliance reporting.
* Map and improve end-to-end payment workflows and financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., PSD2, AML, PCI-DSS).
* Support UAT and SIT phases by developing test cases, coordinating testing efforts, and validating outcomes.
* Monitor project milestones and provide status updates to stakeholders.
* Assist in data migration, process reengineering, and post-implementation reviews.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking or financial services industry.
* Strong hands-on experience with Core24 core banking systems is highly preferred.
* Proven understanding of payment processing systems, including transaction lifecycles, reconciliation, and settlement processes.
* Familiarity with APIs, ISO 20022 messaging, and integration across banking channels (e.g., mobile, online, ATM).
* Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and business process modeling.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
Nice to Have:
* Experience with other core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, Flexcube, Finacle).
* Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or Agile (CSPO, Scrum Master).
* Knowledge of cloud-based banking solutions or digital transformation initiatives.