JPMorgan Lead Business Analyst 

United Kingdom, England 

351255756

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements related to payment systems and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
• Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and team members.
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure successful implementation of payment solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the payments team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the payments domain, with a focus on business analysis.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, technologies, and industry regulations.
• Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with payment processing platforms and technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) and Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in digital payments and emerging payment technologies.
• Knowledge of global payment standards and practices.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.