Business Analyst - Payments

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Business Analyst to lead strategic initiatives and improve payment processes. You will analyze business requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, experience in the payments domain, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovative payment solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in the payments domain with a focus on business analysis is necessary.
• Must have strong comprehension of payment systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business requirements related to payment systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for process optimization.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications and user stories.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile methodologies

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

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As a Business Analyst within our Payments Team, you will lead strategic initiatives, promote process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative payment solutions. You will analyze and document business requirements, facilitate agile ceremonies, and act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analysis and documentation of business requirements related to payment systems and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
• Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure successful implementation of payment solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the payments team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the payments domain, with a focus on business analysis.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, technologies, and industry regulations.
• Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with payment processing platforms and technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in digital payments and emerging payment technologies.
• Knowledge of global payment standards and practices.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Certification in Business Analysis (., CBAP) and Agile (., Certified Scrum Master) i