Business Analyst - Investment Banking - Payment Systems

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment banking sector is seeking a proactive Business Analyst with expertise in payment systems. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure high-quality delivery throughout the software development lifecycle. Strong analytical skills and experience in banking systems are essential. This exciting opportunity combines strategic initiatives with regulatory compliance in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payments processes and systems.
• Proven ability to capture and translate business user requirements.
• Experience with banking systems and payment messaging formats.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for software applications.
• Manage small project deliverables including planning and reporting.
• Support and occasionally deputise for the Business Analysis Team Leader.

Skills

Strong understanding of the software development process

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience with payment systems integration

Familiarity with domestic and international payment schemes

Tools

SQL

XML

API

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

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04.06.2025

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Business Analyst - Investment Banking - Payment Systems

• 6 months
• Hybrid x3 days onsite

Overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive Business Analyst with strong knowledge of payments processes and systems. This role supports a growing portfolio of regulatory and strategic initiatives by defining and implementing effective business and information system solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, and support delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for new and existing software applications
• Collaborate with delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to internal Business Analysis standards and delivery targets
• Manage small project deliverables including planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting
• Provide written progress updates to the Business Analysis Team Leader on a weekly basis
• Support and occasionally deputise for the Business Analysis Team Leader

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of the software development process and full project lifecycle
• Proven ability to capture and translate business user requirements
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Conceptual thinker capable of presenting complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to support major business change
• Confident, dynamic, and persuasive with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Capable of delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Experience with payment systems integration
• In-depth knowledge of banking systems
• Familiarity with domestic and international payment schemes (e.g. BACS, CHAPS, SEPA CT, SDD, Instant, SWIFT, CBPR+)
• Proficient in payment messaging formats including SWIFT FIN MT, XML ISO20022 (pain, pacs, camt), and BACS Standard 18

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of SQL, XML, XSD, MQ, API, Postman, ETL
• Experience with OPF systems
• Knowledge of financial products such as Loans, Money Market, Trade Finance, Derivatives, and FX
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high standards under pressure