Senior Business Analyst

About GFT

GFT Technologies is a global leader in driving the digital transformation of the world's foremost financial institutions. Our expertise extends to other sectors such as industry and insurance, where we leverage our robust consulting and implementation skills across pioneering technologies, including cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things for Industry 4.0, and blockchain. With our deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and scalable IT solutions, GFT enhances productivity in software development, providing clients with faster access to new IT applications and innovative business models while mitigating risk.

Since 2001, we have been pioneers of near-shore delivery, now boasting an international team spanning 16 countries and a global workforce of over 9000 professionals. GFT is recognized by industry analysts such as Everest Group as a leader among global mid-sized Service Integrators and ranks in the Top 20 for leading global Service Integrators in exponential technologies like Open Banking, Blockchain, Digital Banking, and App Services.

Sign-on Bonus: Eligible for candidates who are currently employed elsewhere and able to join GFT within 30 days of offer acceptance.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong experience in digital banking product design and delivery. In this role, you will lead business analysis initiatives, working closely with Product Owners, Designers, and Engineers to define and deliver banking solutions. You will act as a key bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring alignment across product backlogs, functional scope, and regulatory compliance – particularly in the APAC market.  There is an opportunity to work onsite if requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive backlog management, refinement, and prioritization across multiple product streams. 

• Prepare detailed and validated user stories aligned with business requirements and team capabilities. 

• Participate in feature validation, estimation, and scoping with technical teams and stakeholders. 

• Contribute to release planning activities, ensure completeness of acceptance criteria and readiness for release sign-offs. 

• Facilitate desk checks and story walk-throughs with developers, QA, and designers. 

• Lead cross-squad discussions to ensure consistency in product features, integrations, and regulatory requirements. 

• Support conflict resolution, decision-making, and alignment across delivery teams without coercion. 

• Ensure alignment with organizational standards, documentation, and compliance processes. 

• Promote Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and servant leadership principles across the team. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (MBA preferred). 

• At least years of experience as a Business Analyst in a Digital Banking (required).

• Has experience with Thought Machine.

• Strong domain knowledge in retail banking products, including Loans, Credit Cards, Savings, Multi-Currency, and Current Accounts. 

• Proven experience designing and documenting banking product features and workflows. 

• Understanding of regulatory compliance in APAC for banking products. 

• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and tools like MS Project or Trello for tracking and collaboration. 

• Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and frameworks – including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives. 

• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Able to translate complex business needs into actionable product features and documentation. 

• Familiarity with technical concepts and architectures relevant to product implementation. 

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  Fluent in English communication with an international accent.

  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Background in digital banking transformation, fintech, or core banking system migration. 

• Experience working with engineering teams on Thought Machine, Temenos, Finastra, or similar platforms. 

• Knowledge of project management best practices, servant leadership, and stakeholder engagement frameworks. 

• Ability to support product roadmap discussions and business case development. 

What We Offer

At GFT, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects. Our international environment promotes professional and cultural exchange, encouraging further individual development. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace where innovation thrives.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.