Role: Business systems analyst Payment systems Location: Toronto (Hybrid) Length: Permenant ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Techno-Functional Business System Analyst with a strong background in payments systems and platforms, including one or more of the following - low-value and high-value payments, real-time payments, and Interac e-transfers. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience working in programs involving payments transformation and platform modernization with understanding of microservices, APIs, and asynchronous messaging. A solid understanding of payments, expertise in ISO 20022, and familiarity with tools like Postman and Swagger are essential. Experience with fraud management systems is an added advantage. Key Responsibilities: Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for payment solutions Work on payment systems, including low-value, high-value, real-time payments, and e-transfers, ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 20022 Collaborate with development teams to define, analyze, and validate APIs and associated documentation using tools like Swagger and Postman Design and evaluate payment workflows, including real-time payment processes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance Support programs involving microservices architecture and asynchronous messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies for system enhancements or new payment Collaborate with fraud management teams to identify and address potential payment risks and support fraud detection initiatives Assist in creating test cases, validating outcomes, and ensuring alignment with business requirements during the QA process Stay updated on payment technologies, trends, and regulatory changes, providing insights to stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS Education: o Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field Experience: o 6-10 years of experience as a Business System Analyst in payments technology o Solid knowledge of low-value and high-value payments systems, real-time payments and e-transfers o Hands-on experience with ISO 20022 messaging standards o Familiarity with APIs, defining and analyzing Swagger documentation, and tools like Postman o Exposure to programs involving microservices architecture and asynchronous messaging systems o Experience in fraud management systems is a plus Others: o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail o Excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively o Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities Preferred Skills: Knowledge of cloud-based payment solutions and related technologies Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA or Confluence Experience with system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT)
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Hays | Business systems analyst – Payment systems