Functional Analyst

As a Front-end Functional Analyst, you will join a scrum team of Functional Analysts responsible for managing transversal projects across transactional platforms, mobile applications, and web interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate solution designs from the Lead Analyst/PL/Solution Designer into detailed functional specifications for developers.
• Perform functional IT testing of applications and follow up on defects to ensure quality delivery.

General Role Description:

• Conduct complex business, functional, or process analysis to meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, providing expert advice on domain-specific topics.
• Develop deep knowledge in financial services operations, products, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply advanced modeling tools and techniques in your analysis.
• Maintain a solid understanding of technical systems and project management concepts.
• Ensure compliance with security, architectural, and non-functional standards.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to high-quality solutions by applying different testing techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define needs, translate them into functional requirements, and propose effective solutions.
• Support test scenario creation and execution with the test team and end users.
• Respond to critical incidents quickly, defining impact, suggesting improvements, and implementing preventive measures.
• Maintain systems for optimal availability and ensure documentation is up-to-date.
• Develop training materials to assist stakeholders in understanding new systems or processes.
• Design features that enhance client-centric services and operational efficiency.
• Coach analysts and associates to foster collaboration and productivity.
• Explain processes, software, and tools to end users and challenge existing workflows for continuous improvement.
• Assess change impacts and coordinate implementation of efficiency improvements.
• Lead and coordinate activities within the domain, including task distribution, planning, and progress tracking.
• Perform analysis, design, implementation, cost estimation, and testing activities.
• Provide detailed reporting to stakeholders, highlighting critical points and proposing solutions.
• Demonstrate customer focus, critical thinking, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset.

Required Skills & Experience:

• IT experience in the financial sector
• Strong analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Hands-on front-end IT experience
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Collaborative team player