Senior business analyst / functional analyst - Financial Services

EY; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Total Rewards package

Training & development

Job summary

EY is seeking a Business Analyst / Functional Analyst to join our Technology & Innovation practice in the financial services sector. You’ll shape requirements, model processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive transformation projects.

With 1–6 years in consulting or financial services, you’ll work on ERP/core banking initiatives, risk, compliance, and digital transformation. The role blends client interaction with hands-on analysis and agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (business, engineering, computer science, economics, information system management, etc.).
• 1 to 6 years of professional experience in consulting and/or financial services sector.
• Experience in analyzing business processes, requirements gathering, and working with functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AS-IS processes and identify gaps in alignment with target architecture and objectives.
• Elicit requirements through stakeholder workshops and validate functional/non-functional needs.
• Document functional specs and design TO-BE processes using BPMN or UML.
• Bridge business and IT teams to ensure shared understanding of requirements.
• Support testing with use cases and test scenarios to verify delivered solutions meet requirements.
• Assist with change management and user training for new solutions.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and functional analysis methodologies.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Elicitation

Agile

Stakeholder Management

Process Modeling

BPMN

UML

Jira

Confluence

Financial Services domain knowledge

Education

Master's degree in business, engineering, CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

BPMN

UML

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Within the Consulting service line, our Technology & Innovation practice is at the cutting edge of innovation and transformation within the financial services industry. We leverage technology to solve complex business challenges, while helping our clients manage risk and improve their performance.

Our consultants work on the most relevant topics in the industry, such as: streamlining and digitalizing banking or insurance processes, implementing software packages for Core Banking, Risk Management or Insurance, developing solutions for real-time payments, optimizing regulatory reporting processes, and conducting IT and business assessments.

We are capable, passionate professionals who are excited about growing their careers by working on projects critical to the financial services sector, through roles such as Project Manager, Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Technical Lead, etc.

We are currently looking to reinforce our team with Business Analysts / Functional Analysts who are ready to harness their expertise in business and functional analysis, knowledge of the financial industry, and agile mindset to make a transformative impact on our clients' businesses. We hire at senior consultant and manager levels.

As a Business Analyst / Functional Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping our consulting services within the financial services sector. With at least 1 to 6 years of relevant experience and a background in financial services, you’ll be an invaluable part of the teams and projects that redefine what's possible in financial services transformation.

This role is ideal for a driven individual with a strong ambition to grow their functional expertise and leadership skills.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing the AS-IS situation: Gain a clear understanding of the current business processes and identify gaps in alignment with the target architecture and business objectives


• Eliciting requirements: Conduct workshops with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring solutions meet business objectives and user needs


• Design support: Assist in defining functional specifications and designing TO-BE processes using tools like BPMN or UML to document workflows and functional models


• Facilitating collaboration: Act as a bridge between business and IT teams to align on requirements and ensure shared understanding


• Testing and validation: Support testing phases by preparing use cases, test scenarios, and validating that delivered solutions align with business requirements


• Change management support: Assist with user training and adoption strategies to ensure smooth deployment of new solutions


• Continuous learning: Stay up to date on industry trends, business transformation practices, and functional analysis methodologies

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Educational background: Hold a Master's degree in a relevant field (business or civil engineering, computer science, economics, information system management, etc.)


• Professional experience: Demonstrate 1 to 6 years of professional experience in consulting and/or the financial services sector, showcasing a track record as a business analyst, functional analyst, or related roles


• Key expertise:
  
  
  
  • Experience in analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, and working with functional teams
  
  
  • Understanding of project lifecycles, including working in Agile teams
  
  
  • Knowledge of business process modeling tools (e.g., BPMN, UML) and agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
  
  
  
  


• Other skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  
  
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and ability to build relationships through clear communication
  
  
  • Certifications such as Agile (Scrum, Product Owner), or business analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus
  
  
  
  


• Language proficiency: Fluent in either or both Dutch and French, complemented with a strong command of business English

What We Offer You

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Also,

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm


• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible


• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services


• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment


• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities


• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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