Senior Business Analyst

Company Description At Coface we make trade happen everyday Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners Job Description MISSION :Be the go between Functions/Countries and IT. In charge of translating functional business requirement in projects for developers to deliver. Work in close collaboration with Coface functions (e.g. Risk, commercial, finance) to understand and get sign of what needs to be delivered for projects that will improve operations (Insurance and Information). Perform business analysis and user requirement documentation for new projects. Work with all functions/countries in the region to make them understand the change with close coordination and good communication to drive these improvements. Deliver change requests to existing systems to deliver improvements. Responsible for Tier II user support on regional invoicing tool. As senior analyst the projects allocated will be more difficult in nature and will require a better understanding of all systems and operations of Coface.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Consult and collaborate with functions and countries to understand business needs, goals, objectives, processes and requirementsAssist with Identification of new projects for group or regional projects for the APR & MAR regionsResponsible for clarification of the requirements for projects to all teams, interpreting information and data and translating this in full requirements and coordinate this with developers. Deliver workflow diagrams and risks analysis.Make sure user guides for new delivered projects and applications, that training is conducted and level 2 support for applications is provided. Support users and coordinate with It and consultant to solve efficiently system problems.Responsible for creating test cases for UAT testing, and for the analyst to pre-test the test cases before they go to functions and countries.Submitting reports to the relevant department heads and management on what is delivered during bi-weekly functional meetings.Assist project managers with time estimation for delivery, quality checks, & staying within budget.Helping the management and other teams draw business goals and needs.Assist with Formulating procedural manuals for all departments.Assist more junior business analyst with knowledge sharingReporting & Daily activitiesProvide data, statistics, KPIs and reports to COO/ CEO's. Monitor the process activities and alert when necessary changes need to be made. Risk & Compliance:Adhere to compliance standards as set by Coface and Financial Regulators. QualificationsMaster degree, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related disciplinesProject management (PMI) certified is  preferableSkill set:Functional:Extensive experience in handling business requirements against pre-defined scope of workExtensive experience in process mappings and operational efficiencyExtensive experience in application of technologies in the financial services industry Strong analytical skills, System problem solving, organization and management skillsKnowledge of Six Sigma, Digitalization, process management, Project and change managementAbility to coordinate with several business teams, IT team in different project development phases in both technical & business perspectivesPersonalGood interpersonal and customer interfacing skills, ability to influence and negotiate with othersAn ability to think innovative and creativelyMature, capacity to operate under stress and can meet tight deadlinesResult and customer orientedSelf starter, Positive "can-do" attitude, Highly organized and detail-oriented.Able to work independently on multiple tasks with good interpersonal and presentation skills Coface specific:Extensive knowledge of Coface's portfolio of products and Coface systemsExtensive knowledge of Insurance and Information business and other financial institutions would be beneficialIT:Microsoft Office Applications: Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, Coding languages, VBA, Macro's Additional InformationFlexible working model after the 1st monthGreat place to work: central and modern office Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its fieldHealth care