Business Analyst – Payments and Wires Systems

21 hours ago

Buffalo, New York, United States Smart IT Frame LLC Full time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced
Business Analyst
with strong expertise in
Payments and Wires systems
to join our team. The ideal candidate will analyze business requirements, design system solutions, and ensure seamless integration of wire transfer and payment functionalities across various financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for
    domestic and international payments
    (ACH, SWIFT, Fedwire, SEPA, CHAPS, RTP, etc.).
  • Translate complex business needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
  • Work closely with
    Product Managers, Developers, QA, and Operations
    teams to design and implement enhancements to payment and wire systems.
  • Conduct gap analysis, impact analysis, and root cause analysis for existing payment processes.
  • Support
    end-to-end payment processing
    lifecycle — initiation, validation, authorization, clearing, and settlement.
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with
    regulatory requirements
    (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT standards, AML, OFAC, and KYC).
  • Define and manage
    UAT test plans, test cases
    , and coordinate with business users for validation.
  • Create
    process flows, data mappings, and use case documentation
    for payment applications.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization.
  • Support production releases and post-implementation reviews to ensure stability and compliance.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years
    of experience as a
    Business Analyst
    in the
    financial services or banking domain
    , with a focus on
    Payments or Wire Transfers
    .
  • Strong knowledge of
    payment rails
    (SWIFT, Fedwire, CHIPS, RTP, SEPA, ACH).
  • Experience with
    ISO 20022
    message formats and payment processing standards.
  • Understanding of
    payment life cycle
    , settlement processes, and reconciliation.
  • Exposure to
    Treasury systems, Core Banking, or Payment Hubs
    .
  • Experience working in
    Agile/Scrum
    environments.
  • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in
    SQL
    and data analysis tools (preferred).
  • Familiarity with
    API integrations
    and
    FinTech payment platforms
    (a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field
    .
  • Certifications such as
    CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile/Scrum
    .
  • Experience with
    SWIFT Alliance Access, Temenos, FIS, Finastra, or Bottomline
    systems.

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