Regular/Senior IT Business Systems Analyst

at  Luxoft

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiast business systems analyst to join our Raiffeisen Bank family and engage in projects for the Cards area.
You will be part of a highly motivated IT team, will work closely with IT architects, developers, testers and application admins, while keeping a close collaboration with the business lines on the projects.

SKILLS

Must have
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Advanced skills in one or more SQL flavors (T-SQL/ PL-SQL/ DB2 SQL…);
5+ years experience in business & system analysis;
Good technical understanding of complex solutions and systems
Previous experience with Cards Management systems (Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Issuing, ATMs/Pos, e-Commerce, Loyalty, so on)
IT change/ run areas background is a plus
Ability to inquire Oracle databases and use SQL statements.
Previous experience with VISA/Mastercard projects/certifications is a plus.
Familiar with JIRA/Confluence (as a user), experience in agile/waterfall projects.
Ability to build specifications having technical content
Good command of English;
Availability to occasionally travel abroad for project related work (short trips such as workshops/ alignment or status meetings)
Nice to have
Have a structured, analytical thinking and come up with new innovative ideas
Are familiar with application server, integration and database technologies
Are familiar with complex technical architectures and understand cards related technologies
Proven work experience in large card systems projects (e.g. implementations, migrations, large functional enhancements).
Good understanding of specific card technologies, terminology, practice & general regulation.
Good knowledge of card back-office processes, especially merchant acquiring processes
Familiar with VISA/Mastercard regulations and/or card standards
Have experience working on large projects as well as regular changes
Have experience with Cards solutions (administration, processes, products)
Have good presentation skills
Are focused on finding solutions
Can easily and clearly communicate with business and IT colleagues
Can create good work relations based on trust and responsibility
Are a team player, energetic person with a desire to learn and progress

Interact with business lines to clarify business requirements;
Assess feasibility, benefits and risks and provide opinions/recommendations
Analyze the impact of business requirements on the existing systems and overall IT environment
Provide effort estimates for the analysis and project support work;
Transform business requirements into software functional and non-functional specifications
Recommend the solution design; support with architecture design; support development and testing;
Maintain specifications up to date throughout the project, operating the approved changes
Provide post-implementation support to system administrators during stabilization
Provide functional and gap analysis in application acquisition (RfPs). Document specific requirements and participate in the evaluation process