Lead IT Business Analyst responsible for gathering and documenting requirements for client onboarding and KYC, translating needs into technical specifications, optimizing onboarding workflows, ensuring KYC/AML compliance, conducting gap analysis and UAT, facilitating stakeholder workshops, and providing end-user training and support.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented IT Business Analyst with extensive experience in the banking and financial domain, specifically in client onboarding journeys and KYC (Know Your Customer) processes. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that enhance customer onboarding and compliance processes.Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for client onboarding and KYC processes.
- Work closely with development teams to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Analyze existing client onboarding workflows and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to KYC, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and other financial regulations.
- Support the design and implementation of solutions that enhance the customer onboarding experience while maintaining compliance standards.
- Conduct gap analysis and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
- Facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate that solutions meet business requirements.
- Provide ongoing support and training to end-users on new systems and processes.
- 6+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst in the banking and financial domain.
- Strong understanding of client onboarding journeys, KYC processes, and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience working on AML, CDD (Customer Due Diligence), and other compliance-related initiatives.
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques, including process mapping and requirements documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex systems and datasets.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with client onboarding and KYC platforms or tools (e.g., Fenergo, Pega, or similar).
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on client onboarding processes.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
- Certifications in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or KYC/AML (e.g., CAMS).
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