Senior Core Banking Analyst (International)

VakıfBank; Fatih; On-site; TRY 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

VakıfBank is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our technology team, focusing on Core Banking and International Banking Systems. You will design, develop, and deploy our next-generation International Core Banking Package for overseas branches across Europe, the UK, and the GCC region.

You will gather requirements, map integrations, and collaborate with global vendors and regulators to ensure local compliance while maintaining central governance and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Product Owner in Core Banking / International Banking IT projects.
• Fluent English (C1/C2) – both written and spoken; able to lead workshops and draft technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of core banking modules and regulatory considerations.
• Experience with third-party integrations (SWIFT, AML, Regulatory Reporting) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Functional & Technical Analysis: Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for core banking modules (Customer Onboarding/KYC, Deposits, Commercial Loans, Treasury, and Trade Finance).
• System Integration & Architecture: Design specifications for third-party systems, including SWIFT, AML/Sanction Screening, Regulatory Reporting, and Local Clearing Systems (SEPA, Faster Payments, CoP).
• Overseas Branch & Vendor Alignment: Coordinate with international branch stakeholders, external vendors, regulators, and Head Office teams for global applicability and local compliance.
• Accounting & General Ledger Mapping: Define multi-currency accounting logic, map local GAAPs to Head Office Chart of Accounts (TDHP) and IFRS standards.
• Product Ownership & SDLC: Manage backlogs, write User Stories/Technical Specs, and support UAT and Go-Live in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, MIS, or related field

Tools

SQL

Data mapping

API integration specs

Jira

Confluence

Job description

VakıfBank is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our technology team, focusing on Core Banking and International Banking Systems. You will design, develop, and deploy our next-generation International Core Banking Package for overseas branches across Europe, the UK, and the GCC region.

You will gather requirements, map integrations, and collaborate with global vendors and regulators to ensure local compliance while maintaining central governance and scalable architecture.