Senior Business Analyst, Fintech

The Senior Business Analyst at this Fintech company is responsible for analyzing upcoming projects, breaking down business requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading requirements elicitation sessions, and delivering clear user stories and blueprint documents that define the project's scope and goals. This role is integral to ensuring successful project execution and aligning stakeholder expectations.

To apply for the Senior Business Analyst position at our Fintech company, you should have at least 5 years of experience in business analysis or related fields and a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, such as computer science. Familiarity with Agile methodology, Microsoft products like DevOps, and experience with Jira and Confluence are also beneficial for this role.

Collaboration is key in the Senior Business Analyst role at our Fintech company. You'll work closely with developers, architects, project managers, and stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables. This collaborative approach ensures that all team members understand the requirements and can deliver user-centric solutions effectively.

While not mandatory, having experience in Fintech or Insurtech is a strong bonus when applying for the Senior Business Analyst position at our company. This background would demonstrate your adaptability in dynamic industries and your ability to understand the specific challenges that these sectors face.

The Senior Business Analyst role at our Fintech company offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work 3 days on-site and 2 days remotely. Our office is located in the vibrant Kerameikos neighborhood of Athens, providing a creative and convenient environment, while also maintaining flexibility to accommodate occasional personal needs.

When answering this question, focus on specific methods you've used for requirements elicitation, such as interviews, surveys, and workshops. Highlight your ability to engage with stakeholders and extract essential information that drives project success.

To effectively answer this question, discuss techniques you use for prioritization, such as MoSCoW (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) or the Kano model. Provide an example of how you have used these methods to ensure project success.

Mention tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft DevOps, and any other software you have experience with that helps in project management and requirements documentation. Explain how these tools facilitate your responsibilities as a Senior Business Analyst.

In your response, emphasize your conflict resolution skills. Describe how you actively listen to all parties, mediate discussions, and work towards a solution that satisfies the project goals while maintaining positive relationships.

Explain the Agile methodology principles and how they promote flexibility and collaboration in project management. Illustrate your understanding by providing examples of Agile practices you have employed in your previous roles, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Share a detailed account of a complex project, highlighting your role as a Senior Business Analyst. Discuss challenges faced, the strategies you implemented, and the outcomes achieved, demonstrating your ability to manage complexity.

Discuss your process for crafting user stories, emphasizing the importance of capturing user needs and business value. Provide examples of user stories you've created and how they contributed to successful project outcomes.

Mention specific analysis techniques such as SWOT analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis. Discuss how these techniques help in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing business processes.

Emphasize the importance of continuous learning. Talk about resources you utilize, such as industry publications, online courses, and networking events, to stay informed about trends that affect your role as a Senior Business Analyst in Fintech.

Describe the steps you follow after gathering requirements, including validating the information with stakeholders, documenting the requirements thoroughly, and ensuring they are communicated effectively to development teams. Illustrate how this process fosters successful project execution.