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Business Analyst – Payments (Banking Industry)

Duration: 6 months | Start Date: ASAP | Rental: Doha, Qatar | Daily Rate: Based on Experience

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Business Analyst specializing in Payments to support our client, a leading bank, in optimizing and enhancing its payment infrastructure. The role involves gathering business requirements, analyzing payment processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in payment operations.

The end client is a major bank focused on digital transformation and payment modernization. The Business Analyst will play a key role in aligning regulatory requirements, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless integration across banking and payment platforms.

The mission is to enhance payment efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the bank's strategic initiatives in digital payments.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Business & Functional Analysis
  • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to payments (SWIFT, SEPA, Instant Payments, Card Payments, etc.).
  • Work closely with business and IT teams to design and optimize end-to-end payment processes.
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and regulatory compliance needs in payment operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination
  • Act as a bridge between business, IT, and regulatory teams, ensuring alignment of payment solutions.
  • Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to drive process improvements.
  • Collaborate with development and testing teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Ensure that all payment-related solutions comply with local and international regulations (PSD2, AML, ISO 20022, etc.).
  • Support impact assessments for regulatory changes and payment scheme updates.
• Testing & Implementation Support
  • Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and ensure solutions meet business needs.
  • Define test cases and validate payment workflows.
  • Provide post-implementation support and help resolve any issues.

Deliverables:

• Detailed business & functional requirement documents (BRD, FSD).
• Gap analysis & process improvement recommendations.
• Regulatory compliance assessments for payments.
• Testing support & validation of payment solutions.
• Stakeholder engagement & reporting on project progress.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Banking & Payments.
• Strong understanding of payment schemes (SWIFT, SEPA, ISO 20022, Instant Payments, Cards, etc.).
• Experience working on core banking & payment systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (PSD2, AML, Compliance).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement & communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills & ability to work in agile environments.

Mission Details:

• Duration: 6 months,
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: : Doha, Qatar
• Commitment: Full-time.

If you are an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in banking and payments, we encourage you to apply.

Send your CV highlighting your expertise in payments and business analysis.

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