Business Analyst (Open Payment Framework) - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate Business Analyst (Open Payment Framework) to drive software and product innovation for our Banking domain clients. You will engage directly with clients, analyze complex problems, and translate requirements into practical solutions within our Digital Integration & Architecture team.

You will mentor junior colleagues, maintain professional standards, and help shape delivery strategies while growing your technical and client-relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and English proficiency required.
• Experience with software development and banking domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing business requirements to design and implement software solutions using Java, Python, and C#.
• Developing and maintaining software applications with a focus on QA testing and debugging.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business process management and improve software development methodologies.
• Managing application lifecycle and software project planning to align with client needs and expectations.
• Utilizing API management and microservices architecture to integrate enterprise applications effectively.
• Conducting code reviews and adhering to coding standards to maintain software quality.
• Implementing CI/CD practices to streamline software deployment.
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize software performance and functionality.
• Applying analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve software issues efficiently.
• Building and nurturing client relationships to support successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Business Analyst (Open Payment Framework) - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in driving software and product innovation within our Technology Consulting practice. You will engage directly with clients, leveraging your skills to analyze complex problems and develop solutions that align with their business needs. This role offers the chance to work within our Digital Integration & Architecture team, where you will contribute to the design and implementation of cutting‑edge software engineering projects.

As a Senior Associate, you will utilize your professional skills to build meaningful client relationships and navigate complex situations. You will be responsible for mentoring junior team members, maintaining professional standards, and using critical thinking to break down intricate concepts. Your ability to anticipate client needs and deliver quality solutions will be crucial in this role.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand. By embracing ambiguity and using reflection to enhance your strengths, you will contribute to the delivery of impactful client solutions and the firm’s overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing business requirements to design and implement software solutions using programming languages such as Java, Python, and C#
• Developing and maintaining software applications with a focus on quality assurance testing and debugging
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business process management and improve software development methodologies
• Managing application lifecycle and software project planning to align with client needs and expectations
• Utilizing API management and microservices architecture to integrate enterprise applications effectively
• Conducting code reviews and adhering to coding standards to maintain software quality
• Implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline software deployment
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize software performance and functionality
• Applying analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve software issues efficiently
• Building and nurturing client relationships to support successful project delivery and client satisfaction

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Computer and Data Engineering, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering
• Foundational knowledge of ISO 20022 messages and flows (pain.001/.002/.008/.013/.014, pacs.002/.004/.008/.009, camt.027/.029/.030/.031/.054/.056/.087, admi.004)

Understanding of multi-scheme/multi-bank/multi-currency models; schemes such as SEPA/SCT Inst/UKFP/XCT, and routing/settlement concepts

Familiarity with status management, acknowledgements, returns, cancellations, modification/cancellation/claim flows

Must have worked as a Business Analyst in Banking domain areas

Strong Understanding of payment frameworks with preference given for FIS OPF

Strong Client communication skills

Open to work closely with the client to understand and translate requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional
specifications across application functionality

Ability to collaborate closely with software architects and developers to design API and integration solutions that align with business needs and technical standards.

Create detailed user stories, process flows, integration mapping documents, and use cases.

Ensure solutions adhere to banking industry regulations and compliance standards

Experience working with requirements tools with preference given to Jira

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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