Senior Business Analyst – Banking & Finance
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Business Analyst with strong experience in Finance and Accounting, specifically within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure finance and regulatory requirements are accurately captured and translated into effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with finance, accounting, and regulatory reporting teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
* Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications.
* Work closely with IT teams to design, validate, and implement solutions aligned with finance and accounting processes.
* Participate in testing phases (SIT, UAT), including test case design, execution, and defect management.
* Support project planning, scoping, and risk analysis for finance-related initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with banking regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, Basel III).
* Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding.
* Contribute to change management, training documentation, and user support during rollouts.
* Monitor and evaluate ongoing processes, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5–6 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst in the banking sector, with a strong focus on finance and accounting.
* In-depth understanding of financial instruments, general ledger, P&L, balance sheet processes, and regulatory reporting.
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS or local GAAP).
* Experience with banking core systems and finance tools such as SAP, Oracle, Avaloq, and Temenos (Technical Competency Level: 3).
* Solid understanding of end-to-end project lifecycles (Agile and/or Waterfall).
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal) – English Level: C1 .
* Ability to interact confidently with stakeholders across business and IT teams.
* Functional and management-level expertise in banking processes and systems (Functional & Management Competency Level: 3).
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of Basel III, FINREP, COREP, or other regulatory frameworks.
* Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices.
* Experience with ETL tools, data warehouses, or reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI).
* Working knowledge of French – French Level: B2 .
Education & Certifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Business Analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.