Lead Solution Analyst- Kinexys

Supports the implementation and enhancement of payment systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 20022, SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, RTGS).

• Conducts gap analysis between current and target state processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Facilitates workshops, walkthroughs, and stakeholder meetings to clarify requirements and validate solutions.

• Prepares and maintain process documentation, business rules, and data mapping artifacts.

• Assists in user acceptance testing (UAT), defect triage, and production rollout activities.

• Monitors regulatory and market changes impacting payments, and support compliance initiatives. Provide subject matter expertise on payment products, transaction types, and financial messaging formats.

• Acts as a liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery. Strong understanding of payment processing, settlement, reconciliation, and exception management.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the payments domain (banking, financial services, fintech, or similar).

• Strong understanding of payment processing, settlement, reconciliation, and exception management.

• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and data application, including hands-on experience with major data visualization platforms

• Advanced knowledge of data analytics techniques, with experience in developing and interpreting models, diagrams, and data-driven insights

• Proven ability to apply technical fluency in current and relevant platforms, software tools, and technologies to drive innovative solutions

• Strong track record of leading through change, navigating ambiguous situations, and managing dependencies in complex projects

• Experience with payment system implementations or migrations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of clearing and settlement systems (e.g., CHIPS, Fedwire, TARGET2)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in payments (e.g., AML, KYC, PSD2).
• Exposure to agile methodologies and working in an agile environment.
• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA, or similar) is a plus.