Technical Payments Analyst | Inside IR35 | Hybrid, London

Akkodis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Technical Payments Analyst for a 3-month contract in Central London. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to improve payment processes and supporting the design of payment APIs and systems. Candidates must have banking experience and a strong understanding of payment systems, including integrations and regulatory requirements. This position requires excellent analytical skills and stakeholder management abilities, focusing on delivering effective payment solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Payments Analyst in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, platforms, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with payment APIs, gateways, and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand payment processes and document requirements.
• Support the analysis and improvement of payment workflows.
• Assist in the design and integration of payment systems and APIs.

Skills

Payment systems understanding

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Experience with payment APIs

Technical documentation

Job description

Technical Payments Analyst

3 days on site in Central London

3 month contract inside IR35

£#removed# per day

candidates must have banking experience to be considered - CVs without this will not be shortlisted.

Role Brief:

Our client, a leading bank, are looking for an experienced Technical Payments Analyst to join on a contract basis. This role focuses on payment APIs, gateways, and platform integrations, delivering solutions across domestic and international payment channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand payment processes and document high‑level business and functional requirements
• Support the analysis and improvement of payment workflows, including card, ACH, wire, Real Time payments, and digital wallet processes
• Assist in the design and integration of payment systems, APIs, and gateways in coordination with IT and vendors
• Translate stakeholder requirements into user stories, functional specifications, and process flows for technical teams
• Support UAT and system testing for payment platform enhancements, integrations, or new implementations
• Monitor and analyse payment transactions and system performance to identify issues or areas for optimisation
• Work closely with IT, operations, and vendors to ensure smooth delivery of payment solutions and compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Provide technical insights and documentation to help the business and technical teams understand system changes or enhancements

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Payments Analyst banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of payment systems, platforms, and processes, including ACH, wire transfers, card networks, Real Time payments, and digital wallets
• Hands‑on experience with payment APIs, gateways, and system integrations, including technical specification and implementation support
• Ability to gather, analyse, and document business and functional requirements, user stories, and process flows
• Experience collaborating with IT, infrastructure teams, and external vendors on payment system design, integration, and enhancements
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (eg, SWIFT, ISO 20022, PSD2, NACHA)
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review transaction data, identify gaps, and propose process improvements
• Experience supporting testing (UAT), deployment, and post‑implementation support for payment solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in Agile/Scrum teams is a plus

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