Functional Analyst

Capgemini; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Capgemini in Belgium seeks an experienced Functional Analyst to translate business needs into detailed functional solutions within the banking domain. You will bridge business stakeholders and IT delivery teams across the full solution lifecycle.

The role requires strong functional and technical IT understanding, experience in enterprise standards, and collaboration with architects, product owners, and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst or similar role.
• Strong functional and technical understanding of enterprise IT systems.
• Experience with functional analysis and documentation according to enterprise standards.
• Knowledge of Swagger / API definitions and hands-on Agile/Scrum experience (preferred).
• Banking domain knowledge and structured analysis methodologies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional requirements and align with asset teams.
• Design the application solution and identify impacts across components in line with architecture.
• Coordinate with technical teams to specify functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Follow up development and testing to ensure alignment with specifications.
• Support release, deployment, and post‑go‑live operations; provide ad hoc functional support.

Skills

Functional analysis

Documentation

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Swagger/API definitions

Banking domain knowledge

Agile mindset

Tools

Swagger/API definitions

Job description

The Functional Analyst plays a key role in identifying business problems and translating business needs into well-defined, feasible functional solutions that can be developed and integrated into the enterprise production environment.

The role involves analyzing business requirements, evaluating solution alternatives (including cost–benefit considerations), and designing detailed functional solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security standards, and strategic objectives. The Functional Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams throughout the full solution lifecycle.

Language Requirements

The role requires sound knowledge of English, plus at least one local language:

• Dutch or
• French or
• English (with at least one additional local language)

Key Responsibilities

Preparation Phase

• Support the business analyst and client in shaping solution options and decision‑making.
• Propose alternative, appropriate solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, strategy, and cost–benefit considerations.
• Ensure business stakeholders understand and adhere to enterprise rules and standards (architecture, security, compliance, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with architects to define and validate the solution architecture.
• Work in close alignment with the project manager, asset manager, and/or product owner.
• Act as a central point of coordination between the client, business analyst, and involved asset teams, providing a unified view towards the client and ensuring all IT parties clearly understand the business needs.

Elaboration Phase

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional requirements.
• Align with involved asset teams on functional responsibilities and scope.
• Design the application solution, clearly identifying impacts across application components in line with the defined architecture.
• Coordinate with technical teams to specify functional and non‑functional requirements for each component.

Construction Phase

• Follow up development and testing activities to ensure alignment with approved functional specifications.
• Define and validate technical components supported by multiple teams (e.g. integration layers, queues, security configurations).
• Support internal teams and external suppliers during development, integration, and assembly testing (I&AT).
• Analyze and support resolution of defects identified during testing phases.
• Support release and deployment activities across environments (test, acceptance, production).

Post-Go-Live & Operations

• Provide ad hoc functional support to operational teams and helpdesks once the solution is live.
• Analyze production incidents and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and update functional documentation as needed.

Agile Way of Working

In an Agile environment, preparation, elaboration, and construction activities are iteratively combined and delivered in sprints.

The Functional Analyst is expected to demonstrate an Agile mindset, including:

• A positive, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented attitude
• Continuous learning and active knowledge sharing
• Focus on team success over individual contribution
• Viewing feedback as an opportunity for improvement rather than failure

Agile teams are cross‑functional. While the Functional Analyst has a primary discipline, they are expected to contribute to other areas (e.g. testing, refinement, documentation) when this supports achieving sprint goals.

Required Experience & Knowledge

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst or similar role

Technical Knowledge

Mandatory

• Strong functional and technical understanding of enterprise IT systems
• Experience with functional analysis and documentation according to enterprise standards

Preferred

• Knowledge of Swagger / API definitions
• Hands‑on experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Business Knowledge

Mandatory

• Knowledge of the banking domain and related technical environments
• Solid understanding of structured analysis methodologies

Teleworking

• Expected working model: 50% on‑site / 50% remote

Soft Skills

• Methodical, rigorous, and structured approach
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative team player mentality

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