Business Functional Analyst BFA, AVP

Job Title: Business Functional Analyst [BFA], AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• Join Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank division, a global leader in cash management, trade finance, and securities services. We're on a mission to deliver world-class Corporate Bank - Securities Services products through exciting green-field projects. Our diverse, international, and agile team is driven by a shared passion for clean code, innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional value. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where bright minds are rewarded with competitive opportunities and a culture of continuous learning.
• We are seeking an innovative and experienced Business Functional Analyst (BFA) to play a pivotal role in designing cutting-edge API platforms specifically for Corporate Banking, encompassing critical areas such as Payments, Trade Finance, and Cross Border Payments. You will be an integral part of a cross-functional agile delivery team, focused on leveraging your deep domain expertise in these areas to drive business value. If you're someone who sees engineering as a team sport, thrives on open discussion, and is ready to contribute across the entire software delivery lifecycle – from analysis to production support – we want to hear from you.

Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank division is a leading provider of cash management, trade finance and securities finance. We complete green-field projects that deliver the best Corporate Bank - Securities Services products in the world. Our team is diverse, international, and driven by shared focus on clean code and valued delivery.  At every level, agile minds are rewarded with competitive pay, support, and opportunities to excel. 

You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities 

As a BFA, you will be the bridge between business needs and technical solutions, shaping the future of our API-based platform. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the lead Business Functional Analyst for the development and enhancement of our API-driven platform.
• Leveraging your deep expertise in Corporate Banking domains, with a strong focus on Payments (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, Cross Border Payments, etc.) and Trade Finance, to translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable functional specifications.
• Collaborating proactively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Product Managers, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts, to meticulously gather and refine product requirements.
• Articulating clear, concise requirements and acceptance criteria, ensuring traceability for robust quality assurance and testing.
• Grooming and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the strategic product roadmap and overall business objectives.
• Documenting comprehensive functional and non-functional requirements, which will directly inform the creation of effective test scenarios.
• Actively participating in all scrum team ceremonies, championing the voice of the business and ensuring a shared understanding of product goals.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of technical aspects related to Banking domain connecting API functionalities directly to core business objectives.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for a talented individual with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in the Corporate Banking space, particularly within the Payments and Trade Finance domains.

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of proven experience as a Business Functional Analyst, with a strong preference for experience serving Corporate Banking customers.
• Deep domain expertise in Corporate Banking, specifically within the Payments landscape (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, Cross Border Payments, ISO20022 formats for Payments and Account Management) and Trade Finance.
• Strong understanding of API-first designed products, proficiently using tools such as Swagger and Postman/Bruno for API documentation and testing.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira, ADO).
• Exceptional analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable product plans and specifications.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience (Bonus Points For):

• Experience with API integration, Authentication and Authorization requirements.
• Experience in Functional verification of APIs.
• Experience in public Cloud Platforms like GCP, AWS, Azure.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.