Sr. Business Analyst - Cards Experience
Location: 100%Onsite (Cleveland, OH)

Card Experience required
Banking background required

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

Card Payment Systems Expertise

Project Management & Execution

Risk & Compliance Management

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Data Analysis & Reporting

Required Skills and Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or related advanced degree is a plus.

Experience:

At least 8-10 years of experience in banking and financial services, with a focus on payment cards (credit, debit, prepaid).

Extensive experience in business analysis, with expertise in gathering, documenting, and analyzing requirements for financial products and services.

Proven experience in managing or supporting card payment system projects, including integrations with third-party vendors, processors, and payment gateways.

Strong understanding of the banking industry, card payment processing, and financial regulations.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with business analysis tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio) and project management software.

Familiarity with card payment technologies, systems, and frameworks (e.g., Visa/Mastercard networks, SWIFT, payment gateways).

Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL) to analyze transaction data and generate insights.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate discussions across technical and non-technical teams.

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong business acumen with an ability to understand and align technical solutions with strategic business objectives.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with digital payment platforms, mobile banking apps, and online banking services.

Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or Project Management (PMP, Scrum Master) is a plus.

Experience in managing vendor relationships and outsourcing partnerships.