Sr. Business Analyst

About Simform: Simform is a premier digital engineering company specialising in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform has strong capabilities across Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 6 countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market. Simform is well-recognised as one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the Financial Services (FS) and Banking domain and a minimum of  5+ years of expertise in business analysis for mobile and web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and extensive experience with Agile methodologies, along with in-depth knowledge of Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, ERP systems, and Card Payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business, functional, and technical requirements.
  • Write clear and comprehensive user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, and technical stories.
  • Translate business needs into high-quality documentation.
• Industry-Specific Expertise:
  • Leverage deep understanding of Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, and ERP systems (including customer, invoice, RTP, supplier payments, payments, and reconciliation).
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Card Payments and their integration into broader financial ecosystems.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Possess a deep understanding of APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements.
• Wireframes & Diagrams:
  • Create detailed wireframes, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, user journeys, and personas using tools like Lucidchart, Draw.io, and Visio.
  • Lead design sessions and create functional designs and wireframes that meet business and user requirements.
• Agile Methodologies & Tools:
  • Conduct sprint planning, backlog refinement sessions, and sprint reviews.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups and support the Agile framework.
  • Maintain and manage tasks in JIRA, ensuring all stories and bugs are tracked and updated.
• Independence & Leadership:
  • Act as a key leader and subject matter expert in the team, with the ability to work independently without any support.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts as required.
  • Lead meetings, refinement sessions, and other key Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services and Banking industry.
• 5+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst with a focus on mobile and web applications.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, and system integration.
• Expertise in Cashflow Forecasting, Request To Pay (RTP), MoneyHub, Open Banking, and ERP systems (Customer, Invoice, RTP, Supplier Payments, Payments, and Reconciliation).
• Understanding of Card Payments processes and systems.
• Expertise in using diagramming tools such as Lucidchart, Draw.io, and Visio.
• Proficient in creating wireframes, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, and user journey flows.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to create personas, write detailed functional/non-functional user stories, technical stories, and log bugs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal oversight.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.