Business Analyst

Job description

Job Description Purpose of the role To support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities. Accountabilities Identification and analysis of business problems and client requirements that require change within the organisation. Development of business requirements that will address business problems and opportunities. Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that proposed solutions meet their needs and expectations. Support the creation of business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions. Conduct feasibility studies to determine the viability of proposed solutions. Support the creation of reports on project progress to ensure proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Creation of operational design and process design to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered within the agreed scope. Support to change management activities, including development of a traceability matrix to ensure proposed solutions are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Join us as a Business Analyst at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. To be successful as a Business Analyst , you should have experience with: • Deep Cards & Payments domain knowledge , including card payment life cycle, scheme processing and payment flows • Strong Merchant Acquiring knowledge , including authorization, clearing, chargebacks, dispute management and acquiring products • Good understanding of Pricing, Billing and Settlement processes , including fee structures, merchant billing and settlement operations • Excellent stakeholder communication and engagement skills , with the ability to bridge business and technology teams and influence senior stakeholders • Strong requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation skills , including user stories, acceptance criteria, process mapping and functional specifications • Working knowledge of JIRA and Agile delivery methodologies , including backlog management, sprint planning and refinement • Understanding of risk, controls, compliance and regulatory requirements within the payments and acquiring domain Some other highly valued skills may include: • Knowledge of AI tools and productivity platforms (e.g., Copilot, GenAI-assisted analysis, documentation and reporting tools) • Experience with data analysis and reporting , including interpretation of business and operational metrics • Familiarity with API integrations, digital payments ecosystems and modern payment architectures • Experience supporting pricing transformation, scheme initiatives, merchant servicing or payments modernization programmes • Strong facilitation skills for workshops, process re-engineering and business change initiatives • Knowledge of SQL, data mapping and system integration analysis • Experience working with cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Operations and Scheme partners (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on customer outcomes, operational efficiency and value delivery You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The role is based out of Pune.