Systems Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Systems Analyst to support enterprise banking applications. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can bridge business needs and technical solutions while helping maintain reliable, compliant, and well-integrated banking platforms. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve system performance, support delivery initiatives, and ensure applications align with operational and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate complex banking application needs and translate business, functional, and compliance expectations into practical system solutions.
• Oversee the rollout, enhancement, and ongoing support of core and related banking platforms that serve day-to-day operations.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations across platforms using APIs, middleware tools, and file-based interfaces.
• Act as a senior resource for banking technologies and other connected financial systems.
• Use Oracle SQL and advanced data analysis techniques to investigate issues, reconcile information, and support reporting needs.
• Guide Agile delivery activities by contributing to solution discovery, refining requirements, supporting user stories, and helping manage defects through release cycles.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to coordinate application updates, testing efforts, and production release schedules.
• Support incident response and production issue resolution, including high-priority events, to protect system stability and service continuity.• At least 5 years of experience working as a systems analyst in the banking or financial services industry.
• Hands-on background supporting core banking platforms such as Fiserv, DNA, Temenos T24, or similar enterprise banking systems.
• Strong knowledge of banking functions, including deposits, lending, payments, and digital banking services.
• Experience working with APIs, system interfaces, and software development lifecycle practices in integrated application environments.
• Proficiency with Oracle SQL for data analysis, troubleshooting, reconciliation, and operational reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, defect tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience handling production support, incident management, and release coordination in business-critical systems.
• IT service management knowledge is preferred, and ITIL 4 Foundation certification is a plus.