Open Banking API Analyst (Hybrid)

SMBC Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a Technical Functional Analyst to design, analyse, and support API-based services and Open Banking capabilities for corporate clients in the EMEA region. You will work with stakeholders, developers, and partners to ensure a secure, scalable API ecosystem under an agile framework.

The role focuses on API design, integration support, Open Banking enablement, and governance. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking/transaction banking preferred.
• Strong understanding of API technologies incl. REST/JSON/OAuth2.
• Familiarity with Open Banking frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Experience with system testing, API testing and automation.
• Exposure to API gateways, developer portals and cloud-based integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business & regulatory requirements for API and Open Banking services.
• Translate functional needs into technical specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design RESTful APIs for payments, collections, liquidity and reporting.
• Support integration with internal systems and external platforms (ERP, fintechs, partner banks).
• Contribute to Open Banking enablement and ensure security, authentication and consent management.
• Define and execute test cases for API functionality, performance and security.
• Liaise with business units and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Maintain API documentation, data flow diagrams and integration guides.

Skills

API technologies

Open Banking

REST APIs

OAuth2

OpenAPI specs

Regulatory standards

Tools

API gateways

Developer portals

Cloud integration platforms

Job description

SMBC Group is seeking a Technical Functional Analyst to design, analyse, and support API-based services and Open Banking capabilities for corporate clients in the EMEA region. You will work with stakeholders, developers, and partners to ensure a secure, scalable API ecosystem under an agile framework.

The role focuses on API design, integration support, Open Banking enablement, and governance. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are offered.