Business Analyst for Sustainable Banking Software Development

Are you driven by innovation and ready to create the future of banking? At GFT, we're teaming up with DKB Group to launch a tech hub in Valencia, focused on developing sustainable, next-generation software. Be part of a pioneering team that will reshape the banking industry. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge and the chance to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Technical and Functional Analysis: Translate business requirements into clear and detailed technical specifications, ensuring proper understanding by the development team.
• Collaboration with the Product Owner: Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure alignment between business requirements and project deliverables, driving clear communication and prioritization.
• Development Support: Accompany the technical team throughout the entire project lifecycle, addressing functional or technical questions and ensuring correct implementation of requirements.
• System and Architecture Analysis: Understand system architecture, component dependencies, and integrations with other services or APIs.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical and functional documentation (diagrams, data flows, specifications).
• Active Participation in Scrum: Take part in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, refinements, retrospectives), contributing to requirement clarity and prioritization.
• Incident and Improvement Management: Analyze technical issues, propose solutions, and coordinate their resolution with the team.
• Quality and Best Practices: Promote good analysis, design, and documentation practices within the team to enhance efficiency and traceability.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in business analysis or project management are preferred.
• Language skills: Fluency in English (at least B2) is essential. Fluency in German is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in the banking sector is preferred.
• Strong team player: Demonstrated ability to excel in collaborative environments, working effectively with geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to understand integrations, data flows, and API specifications.
• Understanding of systems architecture and development concepts (no programming required).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Agile methodologies: Experience working with Scrum, actively participating in ceremonies and defining user stories and acceptance criteria.

Preferred skills:

• Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience as a business analyst, with a strong background in agile environments.
• Experience in the banking sector, especially with asset management systems, is a plus. API and data analysis: Proficiency in understanding APIs and data integration, with the ability to analyze and leverage data effectively to inform business decisions and solutions. 
• Business process analysis: Ability to analyze and visualize business processes, break down complex requirements into actionable features, and collaborate with the product owner to ensure the delivery of effective solutions.
• Familiarity with business analysis tools: Experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, with an emphasis on the practical application of analysis and process visualization techniques in an agile framework. 

Soft skills:  

• Strong Team Player: Excels in collaborative environments, effectively working with geographically distributed teams and supporting shared goals.
• Quick Thinker with Problem-Solving Skills: Efficiently identifies and resolves issues, focusing on high-impact solutions using the 80/20 rule.
• Results-Oriented and Delivery-Focused: Committed to achieving operational excellence by prioritizing tasks that drive the most value.
• Adaptive and Flexible: Quickly adjusts to changes, continuously improving processes and embracing new approaches.
• Proactive Communicator: Clearly articulates ideas and decisions, ensuring alignment and understanding across all stakeholders.
• Well-Organized and Time Management: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, manages time effectively, and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and Investigative Skills: Applies solid analytical abilities to understand and solve complex issues, especially in technical contexts.
• Learning Mindset: Continuously seeks to enhance skills and knowledge, demonstrating a proactive approach to personal and professional development.
• Innovation and Creativity: Contributes to innovative thinking and brings fresh ideas to improve processes and solutions.
• Efficiency-Driven: Applies the Pareto Principle to optimize workflows and maximize impact with minimal effort.

What we offer:

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Option to work in a hybrid setup, flexible schedules, and compressed Fridays.
• Training and Development: Personalized plan and training programs.
• Social Benefits: Meal vouchers, life insurance, telecommuting support.
• Flexible Compensation: Adapted to your needs (health insurance, childcare, training, among others).
• Relocation Package (if applicable): Financial support, guidance, visa sponsorship.
• Referral Program.
• Wellness Program: Nutrition, Physical, Mental. Discounts with Wellhub. Free psychological support service.
• Life at GFT: Smart offices, events, values awards, inspiring talks.
• International Corporate Culture.

At GFT we consider diversity as one of our main pillars and we foster an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect.  We offer equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, cultural background, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religious beliefs. GFT has drafted and registered an Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be taken with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company, and eliminating, if present, discrimination based on gender.

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