Functional Stream Lead - Core Banking Transformation - Financial Services

at  EY

EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (EY FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 16.000 professionals is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance, Payment Institutions and Wealth & Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Transactions and Assurance. As we consider our people as the heart of EY, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
EY is at the forefront of consulting excellence, pioneering the path of digital innovation in the financial services industry. We specialize in steering core banking systems toward the future with smart, sustainable, and strategic solutions. We are inviting a Functional Stream Lead with a profound background in business analysis, a mastery of BPMN and APIs, and the ambition to push boundaries as a transformative consultant.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, specifically within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and experience with API-centered solutions in a banking context.
• A strong track record of leading functional workstreams and delivering results in a project-oriented environment.
• Acumen for understanding the intricate dynamics of banking operations, technology, and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with demonstrated success in driving projects and nurturing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

• Lead functional analysis and process design for core banking transformation projects.
• Drive process optimizations and technology implementations using your understanding of BPMN to document and communicate business flows.
• Facilitate collaboration between IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure API integrations meet functional requirements and business goals.
• Utilize your business analysis experience to gather and define requirements, converting business needs into actionable solutions.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of functional deliverables, from requirements specifications to user acceptance testing.
• Provide guidance and leadership to business analysts and other project team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Act as a consultant to clients, delivering insights and strategies that propel their core banking operations into new frontiers of efficiency and service.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry, keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.