Senior Business Analyst – Trade Finance

Fimple; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Fimple in Istanbul seeks a Senior Business Analyst for the Trade Finance module to help design functionalities and perform acceptance tests within our cloud-native platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide insights to the Product Owner, and stay up to date with trade finance regulations and market trends to ensure high-quality releases and client success.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills in English are required, with a track record of delivering practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Banking, focusing on Trade Finance operations.
• Deep knowledge of trade finance, compliance, and international banking regulations (e.g., UCP 600, ISBP, SWIFT).
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business analyst and tester in the Trade Finance product team.
• Provide insights and guidance to the team and support Product Owner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define objectives and deliverables.
• Conduct in-depth research to stay updated with Trade Finance industry trends and banking regulations.
• Apply manual or automated acceptance tests to Trade Finance releases.
• Work closely with product team members and conduct functional/integration tests to ensure high-quality product releases.
• Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate team members and clients on Trade Finance features and compliance updates.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops to offer support, training, and guidance to clients.

Skills

Business Analysis

Trade Finance

English Fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Banking/Finance/International Trade

Job description

Senior Business Analyst– Trade Finance

Location

• İstanbul

Fimple is a product company that is solely focused on building a cloud-native, highly composable, and extendible platform to serve end-to-end platform requirements of digital, disruptive, and new entrant financial players that need agility. We provide a modern, highly composable, and extensible platform. With great ecosystem/marketplace support to power business needs and help them thrive in a rapidly changing market.

We are seeking highly skilled and mid-level experienced Business Analysts in the field of Banking, with a specific focus on the Trade Finance Module. As a Senior Business Analyst in this area, you will play a pivotal role in designing functionalities and conducting acceptance tests for the Trade Finance solutions within our platform. We are looking for someone with a deep motivation to grow, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of success in the Trade Finance domain within the banking industry.

What Will The Right Person Look Like?

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, International Trade, or a related field. Advanced degrees and relevant certifications are a plus.

• Proven work experience (minimum 3 years) as a Business Analyst in Banking, with a strong emphasis on Trade Finance operations such as Import, Export, Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, SWIFT, Documentary Collections, etc.

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in trade finance, trade-related compliance, and international banking regulations (e.g., UCP 600, ISBP, SWIFT standards).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a strategic mindset.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Serve as the business analyst and tester in the Trade Finance product team.

• Provide insights and guidance to the team and support Product Owner.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define objectives and deliverables.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to stay updated with the latest Trade Finance industry trends and banking regulations.

• Apply manual or automated acceptance tests to each Fimple product release related to Trade Finance.

• Work closely with the product team members and conduct functional/integration tests continuously to ensure a high-quality product release.

• Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate team members and clients on Trade Finance features and compliance updates.

• Participate in client meetings and workshops to offer support, training, and guidance to clients.