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Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst with experience in the Treasury or Banking domain to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing, documenting, and improving business processes within the treasury operations, banking, and financial services. The Business Analyst will work closely with key stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and vendors, to ensure that business requirements are accurately gathered and translated into functional specifications, contributing to the overall business strategy and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Business Requirements Gathering:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements for treasury, banking, and financial systems.

- Facilitate workshops and meetings to capture requirements, define user stories, and create use cases for complex treasury-related projects.

- Process Analysis & Optimization:

- Analyze current treasury processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions to improve operational efficiency.

- Conduct gap analysis to ensure processes are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Data Analysis & Reporting:

- Analyze financial data, reports, and performance metrics related to treasury operations, cash management, and liquidity forecasting.

- Prepare clear and actionable reports for senior management to aid in decision-making.

- System Implementation & Integration:

- Work with IT teams to define system requirements for treasury and banking software applications (e.g., cash management, risk management, trade finance, payment systems).

- Oversee the testing and integration of systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and regulatory standards.

- Risk & Compliance:

- Ensure that all processes, systems, and documentation comply with financial regulations and standards such as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, and other relevant legislation.

- Assist in identifying and mitigating risks in treasury functions.

- Stakeholder Communication:

- Maintain effective communication with business users, development teams, and vendors to ensure alignment and expectations are met.

- Provide training and support to end users, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

- Continuous Improvement:

- Suggest improvements in systems, processes, and practices to enhance efficiency and control.

- Keep up to date with the latest trends and regulations in the treasury and banking sectors to provide thought leadership and innovation.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Domain Knowledge:

- Strong understanding of treasury functions such as cash management, liquidity management, trade finance, foreign exchange, payments, and risk management.

- Familiarity with banking regulations, compliance requirements, and financial instruments.

- Business Analysis Skills:

- Excellent ability to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically.

- Ability to develop and maintain business process documentation, such as workflows, process maps, and functional specifications.

- Technical Proficiency:

- Proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS), banking software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

- Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.

- Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and system integration.

- Communication Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to senior management.

- Project Management:

- Experience in managing and coordinating projects within the treasury and banking domain.