Job Description

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 8+ 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:

8+ years of experience in the Financial Services and Banking industry. 8+ 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.