Senior Associate Business Analyst, Distributed Systems

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI); United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NPCI is seeking a Business Analyst to translate business requirements into detailed functional specs for blockchain applications, including smart contracts. You will identify high-value use cases, document user stories, and collaborate with QA and development teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in blockchain/Fintech, knowledge of Ethereum/Polkadot, and strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Confluence and JIRA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years as a Business Analyst in blockchain/Fintech environments.
• Knowledge of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polkadot) and DLT.
• Ability to translate complex processes into blockchain solutions.
• Experience with documentation tools (Confluence, JIRA) and diagramming tools.
• Strong communication to bridge technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into functional specs for smart contracts and blockchain apps.
• Identify and propose blockchain use cases (DeFi, NFTs, L2/ZK rollups).
• Develop and maintain documentation including user stories and process models.
• Facilitate communication between non-technical stakeholders and developers.
• Assess risk and regulatory compliance for smart contracts.
• Support project management with Scrum/Kanban.

Skills

Business Analyst

Blockchain knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation tools

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Diagramming tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Translating business requirements into detailed functional specs for smart contracts and blockchain applications.

• Use Case Identification: Evaluating, identifying, and proposing blockchain use cases, such as in DeFi, NFTs, or L2/ZK rollups.

• Documentation: Developing and maintaining documentation, including user stories, process models, and functional specifications.

• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating communication between non-technical stakeholders and technical developers (QA, devs).

• Risk & Regulatory Assessment: Evaluating risks related to smart contract security and compliance with legal/regulatory requirements.

• Project Management: Supporting project management via agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Key Requirements & SkillsExperience

• Previous experience as a Business Analyst, typically with 1-3+ years focused in blockchain, Web3, or Fintech environments.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polkadot), distributed ledger technologies (DLT), and smart contract development workflows.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into efficient blockchain solutions.

• Tools: Familiarity with documentation tools like Confluence, JIRA, and diagramming tools.Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams.