Job Description: Business Analyst (Banking Domain Experience)

Location: [UK]

SC Cleared: Required

Job Type: Full-Time

Duration: 6 months

Experience: 12-15 years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) data flows, product architecture, and integration with various data sources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business and data analysis, with specific experience in the banking and financial industry.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for COTS products and data modernization/transformation programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements, and design data solutions that meet those needs.
• Work closely with product architects to design and develop integration solutions for various data sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Create data flow diagrams and documentation to illustrate the flow of data between systems and processes.
• Conduct data mapping exercises to identify and document data transformations and mappings between different data sources and target systems.
• Collaborate with the business intelligence (BI) team to integrate data flows into the BI platform, enabling data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with AI/ML experts to leverage AI/ML capabilities to enhance data analysis and reporting (nice to have).
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in COTS products, data modernization/transformation, and data integration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a business analyst, with a focus on COTS data flows, product architecture, and integration with data sources.
• Strong understanding of banking and financial industry practices and regulations.
• Experience with COTS products and data modernization/transformation programs.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis and modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in data mapping and data flow diagramming.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools and concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.