Business Analyst

OANDA Corporation; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company based in Kraków is seeking a Business Analyst/Product Owner to support product development. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of Agile methodologies, and skills in stakeholder collaboration. This role involves documenting requirements and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Join a diverse team dedicated to transforming the currency trading experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Ability to document business and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing stakeholders and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document business and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare test cases and test plans for projects.
• Support engineering teams in conducting UAT testing.
• Build and maintain product backlogs in collaboration with Product Manager.

Skills

3+ years experience in a similar role

Experience using Jira and Confluence

Experience working with 3rd party products

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Experience facilitating workshops

Basic knowledge of system architecture

Knowledge of the financial industry

Education

ECBA certificate or equivalent

PSPO I certificate or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Everyone at OANDA is focused on our vision to transform how our customers can meet all their currency needs. We are revolutionising the world of currency trading by providing innovative trading experiences, currency data and analytics solutions. Dare to be open, bold, focused - own it and apply! The future is now! We are looking for a self-motivated and results-oriented Business Analyst/Product Owner to help drive and support our product development strategy. We work in an international environment with Product managers located in Poland and Business stakeholders located in Canada, Poland, and the UK.****In this role, you will:***** Collect and document business and regulatory requirements and translate these into detailed functional specifications.* Prepare test cases and test plans for projects.* Support engineering teams in conducting UAT testing.* Evaluate potential software solutions, including off-the-shelf and open-source components, and the system architecture to ensure that they meet business requirements.* Work closely with engineering teams acting as a bridge between development and business teams.* Build, refine and maintain product backlogs while working closely with Product Manager and stakeholders.* Cooperate with Product Manager and Engineering Leads on managing the team's backlog and roadmap.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects planning and implementation.If you can thrive in a dynamic environment, that job opportunity is for you!****What skillset you need, to be successful in this role:***** 3+ years experience in a similar role (e.g. Business Analyst, Product Owner).* Experience using Jira and Confluence.* Experience designing and documenting new processes and workflows.* Experience of integrating and working with 3rd party products and vendors.* Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the proven ability to apply them effectively.* Experience facilitating workshops and meetings with multiple stakeholders.* Experience managing cooperation with multiple stakeholders.* Experience planning, monitoring and executing business analysis in the IT projects.* Experience collaborating directly with development teams.* Basic knowledge of system architecture enabling cooperation with technical teams.* Knowledge of the financial industry, trading, and related topics.****Nice to have:***** Experience within fintech / finance area.* Experience in preparing diagrams using UML and BMPN 2.0 notation.* Experience with requirements engineering.* ECBA certificate or equivalent will be an advantage.* PSPO I certificate or equivalent will be an advantage.OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.Learn more about our culture .Review and learn more about how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy.**OANDA** aims to transform all aspects of how the world interacts with currencies, whether that be trading or utilizing currency data and information. We’ll do this our way – connecting and collaborating with the best and most innovative to grow quickly and globally. We strive to do more than just our jobs, focus our actions on collective goals and dare to seek out innovation and creativity. All this to continue our obsession with providing the best experience for our customers.