Lead Business Analyst (Exp with Bank client Only)

Primary Technology: Senior/Lead Business Analyst in Banking Domain Only Functional Area: Banking Technology Experience Lebanon NH / Houston, TX - should be open for the travel to these 2 locations - UST will take care of travel - Often travel required. Skills: Business Analyst Requirements: We are looking for experienced BAs with exposure to Consumer or Retail Banking particularly in Deposits or Loans. Additionally, strong knowledge of Core Banking Systems is critical, with experience in any of the following platforms preferred: Jack Henry FIS IBS or MBP FISERV DNA Description We are seeking a highly knowledgeable and experienced techno-functional expert in the Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and associated Fintech sectors. He/She will work with the Customer point of contacts, Senior Client Engagement Managers, India based product development team and the FinTEch partners at various stages in the engagement. The He/She will provide deep insights, strategic guidance, and expert knowledge to drive our software product development and market positioning with respect to US Banking landscape. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with clients at various stages of engagement including pre-sales stage to provide functional expertise w.r.t. banking technology transformation, functional requirements and functional component selection and implementation. Drive Implementation engagements as techno-functional expert by providing key inputs to the Project team and Client w.r.t to functionality, technology and implementation strategy. Engage with industry partners to complement and complete UST Financial offerings in US Market. Work with the selected partners to offer integrated joint solutions to the market. Product Development: Work with the Financial Product Managers and business partners in defining the product requirements using frameworks like Jobs to be Done and User Journey Mapping Define and document functional, non-functional, user experience requirements, process flows, use case scenarios, user stories, models, and conceptual design diagrams to support iterative development. Lead cross functional department meetings to define and obtain a sign off on the product requirements. Manage a wide range of internal stakeholders from multiple domains with varying levels of influence. Provide constant vision and "voice of the customer" to the development team during the product development and testing process. Define epics and granular user stories, as applicable, based on the product requirements. Collaborate with QA teams in reviewing test plans for applicability and test coverage. Actively participate in scrum ceremonies as the product owner and assist in sprint planning, estimation, requirement analysis and review, taking a call on trade-offs and conflict resolution Prioritize requirements for the sprint and the release collaborating with the offering manager. Collaborate with Infrastructure, Architecture, Legal and the PMO teams to deliver technology to comply with regulations like GDPR, etc. Other: Provide training and mentorship to internal teams on industry-specific knowledge. Problem Solving: Recognize problems related to project objectives. Analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems and future trends, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing and implementing software products for Retail banking, Corporate Banking and fintech sectors. Strong exposure to core banking technology platforms, digital banking platforms, payment systems and regulatory reporting Proven track record of working in a similar role. Knowledge of banking regulations, fintech innovations, and industry best practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in minimum one of the above three core systems; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional remote teams in different time zone Proficiency in any one of the leading core banking platforms commonly implemented in USA Good understanding of Architectural frameworks like microservices, cloud infrastructure and multi-tenancy Deployment frameworks like arenaflex/CD pipelines Agile software development methodology. Knowledge of tools like Jira, Aha, etc. Certifications List of Certifications (Not mandatory) Educational Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree, preferably in MBA in Finance and Banking Industry Background: Banking Domain, FinTech, Software Product Development & Management Apply tot his job

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