Payments Analyst - (Banking, Financial Services)

GIOS Technology; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Payments Analyst - (Banking, Financial Services)

Role: Payment Business Analyst

Barclays is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our Corporate Banking division in Knutsford. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team responsible for driving the development and management of Virtual Account Management (VAM) solutions, enabling corporate clients to efficiently manage their banking needs.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, technology teams, and senior management to deliver key insights and innovative solutions that enhance client experience and operational efficiency in the Virtual Account Management space.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and document business requirements from key stakeholders in the corporate banking sector. Define and prioritize requirements related to Virtual Account Management services, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.
2. Conduct process mapping, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. Develop use cases and user stories that translate business needs into actionable technical requirements for the development team.
3. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the effective design and delivery of VAM solutions. Support testing and implementation, ensuring that the solutions meet quality and performance standards.
4. Act as the bridge between business users, technology teams, and other stakeholders. Facilitate regular meetings and workshops to capture feedback, understand challenges, and manage expectations.
5. Use data analytics to measure the effectiveness of VAM systems. Produce regular reports and dashboards to highlight key performance metrics and identify areas for further optimization.
6. Ensure that all virtual account management activities comply with relevant regulatory and security standards, working closely with legal and compliance teams to adhere to industry requirements.
7. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in corporate banking and Virtual Account Management. Contribute to ongoing improvements in the VAM service offerings.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
2. Proven experience in working on Virtual Account Management, Payments, or similar corporate banking products is highly desirable.
3. Strong understanding of banking systems, payments infrastructure, and Virtual Account Management solutions.
4. Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
5. Experience with process mapping, business process modeling, and creating functional specifications.
6. Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
7. Ability to perform detailed requirement analysis, document use cases, and user stories.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
9. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams across the organization and manage stakeholder expectations.

Education:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
2. Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP, Agile) would be advantageous.

Familiarity with financial regulations, such as PSD2 and GDPR. Experience in working with APIs or system integration in a banking environment. Understanding of cloud-based solutions and their application in banking and payments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Banking, and Technology, Information and Media