Functional Analyst Financial Services

Projective Talent | Part of Projective Group; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible mobility budget

Meal vouchers

Individual training budget

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Projective Group Talent seeks a Functional Analyst to bridge business and IT in financial services environments. You translate business needs into clear functional requirements and collaborate with stakeholders across banking, insurance or payments projects.

You’ll grow through the Talent Academy & Traineeships, supported by coaching and a tailored client match, with opportunities to join clients permanently after two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst or similar role.
• Experience in a financial services context such as banking, insurance or payments.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear functional requirements.
• Good understanding of application landscapes and system integrations.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, stakeholder-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business processes and needs.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications.
• Gather, structure and validate requirements with business and IT stakeholders.
• Create functional analyses, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
• Act as a point of contact between business and development teams.
• Support development follow-up, functional testing and UAT activities.
• Safeguard consistency and quality of functional documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Business-to-IT liaison

Structured working

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

At Projective Group Talent, we offer an exceptional career experience in Financial Services. We support and coach you in developing new skills and progressing in your career, whether as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or in a leading role. As a Functional Analyst, you bridge business and IT by translating business needs into clear functional requirements that support effective and compliant solutions in financial services environments. You grow your impact by working closely with stakeholders across projects in banking, insurance or payments.

Read more about our Talent Academy and Traineeships: Projective Group Academy & Traineeships

Your Tasks

• Analyse and document business processes and needs.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications.
• Gather, structure and validate requirements with business and IT stakeholders.
• Create functional analyses, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
• Act as a point of contact between business and development teams.
• Support development follow-up, functional testing and UAT activities.
• Safeguard consistency and quality of functional documentation.

Your Skills

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst or similar role.
• Experience in a financial services context such as banking, insurance or payments.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into clear functional requirements.
• Good understanding of application landscapes and system integrations.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, stakeholder-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.

Our Offer

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary and a flexible mobility budget (including the option of a company car or bike leasing).
• Meal and eco vouchers, an individual training budget, and bonus opportunities because we believe great work should be rewarded.
• Entry into one of our Smart Programmes, based on where you are in your career and where you want to grow.
• A tailored client match based on your skills, ambitions, and personality.
• Coaching throughout your journey by your very own Talent Development Officer, someone who’s genuinely there to help you thrive.
• Regular learning sessions, social events, and a close-knit community that always has your back.

After two years of growth, learning, and real impact, you’ll have the chance to join your client permanently. And don’t worry—we’re looking forward to welcoming you at one of our regular alumni events.