Business Analyst Payments and Wires Systems (Buffalo)

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Payments and Wires systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will analyze business requirements, design system solutions, and ensure seamless integration of wire transfer and payment functionalities across various financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for domestic and international payments (ACH, SWIFT, Fedwire, SEPA, CHAPS, RTP, etc.).
• Translate complex business needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, QA, and Operations teams to design and implement enhancements to payment and wire systems.
• Conduct gap analysis, impact analysis, and root cause analysis for existing payment processes.
• Support end-to-end payment processing lifecycle initiation, validation, authorization, clearing, and settlement.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT standards, AML, OFAC, and KYC).
• Define and manage UAT test plans, test cases , and coordinate with business users for validation.
• Create process flows, data mappings, and use case documentation for payment applications.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization.
• Support production releases and post-implementation reviews to ensure stability and compliance.

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