Job Summary:
We are seeking a Managing Consultant to join our team at Parallel Consulting in Europe.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst, specifically in the banking or financial services industry.
The role requires strong technical expertise, including a deep understanding of IT systems, databases, and software development life cycles (SDLC). Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is also essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, define, and document business requirements, functional specifications, and use cases.
* Analyze and map business processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and digital transformation.
* Work closely with IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
* Provide ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between business needs and IT deliverables.
* Conduct impact analysis and ensure that new requirements are feasible within the existing IT infrastructure.
* Assist with project management tasks, such as tracking milestones, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery.
* Support the testing phases and ensure the solutions meet business requirements.
* Collaborate with external vendors or third-party service providers when needed.
Requirements:
* Experience: 5+ years as an IT Business Analyst, specifically in the banking or financial services industry.
* Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of IT systems, databases, and software development life cycles (SDLC). Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
* Domain Knowledge: Extensive experience with banking systems, financial products, and regulatory requirements.
* Business & Communication Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively liaise with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams.
* Tools: Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, BPMN, UML, and relevant software for requirements gathering and documentation.
* Languages: Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus but not mandatory.