Business Analyst-Payments

Job Description

  • Contractor
  • Anywhere

Are you an experienced Business Analyst ready to lead transformative projects? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Business Analyst-Payments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this position, you will provide strategic analysis and leadership within the Project Delivery, Modernization, and Enablement team to support international payments initiatives and cross-border transaction solutions.

Pay rate range (CAD): $65.22/hr – $78.26/hr

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Business Partners, Technology teams, and Stakeholders to assess current processes and define target architectures and roadmaps
Document detailed business requirements, process flows, and use cases aligned with organizational strategies
Lead stakeholder engagement, presentations, and workshops to facilitate understanding and approval of deliverables
Develop and execute test plans, support user acceptance testing, and manage change initiatives
Identify and mitigate project risks, track milestones, and ensure deliverables meet timelines and budgets
Manage project documentation, including plans, issues, risks, actions, and decision logs
Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide project leadership by proactively addressing obstacles and maintaining project momentum
Desired Skill-Set

5+ years of Business Analyst experience
Proficiency with Jira (5+ years)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with payments systems and processes
Strong SQL and Power BI reporting skills (2+ years)
Analytical skills with tables, reference data, and edge reporting
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Experience defining and reengineering processes and documenting business requirements
Ability to investigate complex problems and communicate insights effectively
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple stakeholders
Understanding of end-to-end payment flows and customer journeys
Nice to Have

Banking experience
Previous FI experience
Payment rails expertise
Knowledge of AI and Data Bricks platforms
Background working with cards, wires, Interac, and cross-border payments