Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced
Business Analyst with a strong background in
cross-border payments to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in
payment systems, SWIFT, ISO 20022, correspondent banking, and regulatory compliance. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, and operations to deliver high-quality solutions in the payments domain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for cross-border payment solutions.
- Work closely with product owners, technology teams, and operations to translate requirements into functional specifications.
- Support projects involving SWIFT, ISO 20022 migration, SEPA, RTP, and correspondent banking flows.
- Perform gap analysis between existing processes and proposed solutions.
- Assist in solution design, process mapping, and workflow improvements for payment systems.
- Coordinate with QA/testing teams to define test cases, validate results, and ensure system readiness.
- Manage stakeholder communications and ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
- Track project deliverables, report progress, and escalate risks or issues as necessary.
- Stay updated with regulatory guidelines (FATF, AML, KYC, PSD2, MAS, RBI, etc.) and ensure compliance.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking/financial services, with focus on cross-border payments.
- Strong understanding of SWIFT messages (MT, MX), ISO 20022, and cross-border clearing mechanisms.
- Experience with payment hubs, settlement systems, and correspondent banking models.
- Knowledge of AML/KYC, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance in payments.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Excel, and SQL (basic queries).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
