6+ years of experience in business analysis or application implementation in financial services or banking.
Proven track record with enterprise banking systems and payment processing technology.
Advanced SQL skills for complex queries and data analysis.
Hands-on experience with UNIX and Windows shell scripting.
Strong background in developing business and functional requirements documentation.
Experience in coordinating system integration and user acceptance testing activities.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and business process analysis.
Responsibilities
Lead business analysis for ACH back-office processing systems and payment applications.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into detailed requirements.
Develop business requirements documents, functional specifications, and use cases.
Write user stories and manage product backlogs for application enhancements.
Utilize SQL for data investigation and system troubleshooting.
Coordinate system integration testing and user acceptance testing activities.
Support production applications and contribute to banking technology transformation efforts.
Benefits
Hybrid work opportunity in Jersey City, NJ.
12-month contract duration with potential for extension.
Engagement as W2 employee only, no C2C/1099.
Exposure to complex financial systems and cross-functional technology initiatives.
Collaboration with experienced teams in banking technology and information security.
Full Job Description
Job Description Be Part Of A High-Performing Team
Join a global financial services organization advancing the modernization of its banking technology and digital payment capabilities. The technology team supports critical banking platforms, payment processing solutions, and enterprise applications that enable secure, efficient financial operations.
This opportunity sits within a collaborative technology environment focused on enhancing Automated Clearing House (ACH) processing, improving back-office payment operations, and strengthening the integration of banking applications. Working alongside business stakeholders, software engineers, project leaders, and technology partners, this professional will help deliver solutions that support operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term technology transformation.
What's In Store For You
Hybrid opportunity: Jersey City, NJ.
Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).
Contract duration: 12 months, with an anticipated engagement from October 26, 2026, through October 25, 2027.
Work schedule: 40 hours per week.
Contribute to a major banking technology modernization initiative centered on ACH payment processing and deposit applications.
Gain exposure to complex financial systems, cross-functional technology initiatives, and enterprise payment platforms.
Collaborate with experienced banking technology, information security, architecture, and project delivery teams.
Work across business analysis, project coordination, systems testing, and production support.
How You Will Make An Impact
Lead business analysis activities supporting the implementation and enhancement of ACH back-office processing systems and related payment and deposit applications.
Partner with business stakeholders, project sponsors, developers, and technology teams to translate operational needs into detailed business and functional requirements.
Develop business requirements documents, functional specifications, use cases, process documentation, and project initiation materials.
Write user stories, manage product backlogs, and coordinate priorities for application enhancements, defects, and strategic technology initiatives.
Leverage advanced SQL queries to investigate data, validate system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and support business and technical analysis.
Utilize UNIX and Windows shell scripting to support application workflows, troubleshooting, and technical operations.
Coordinate system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and quality assurance activities, including test planning, execution, defect tracking, and resolution.
Work with business users and development teams to prepare production deployment plans, validate implementations, and support post-release activities.
Collaborate with information security and architecture teams to ensure banking applications satisfy technical standards, security controls, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate project meetings, communicate delivery progress, maintain documentation, and track issues, dependencies, and milestones.
Coordinate with external technology vendors and internal application teams to implement enhancements and resolve production issues.
Support production applications and business-as-usual improvements while contributing to broader banking technology transformation efforts.
Develop user documentation and conduct training to support successful adoption of new application capabilities.
Requirements Do You Bring Proven Success in Banking Technology Business Analysis and Payment Systems Implementation?
6+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, technology delivery, or application implementation within financial services or banking.
Advanced SQL proficiency, including writing complex queries, analyzing data, identifying discrepancies, and supporting troubleshooting or system validation.
Hands-on experience with UNIX and Windows shell scripting.
Strong background developing business requirements documents (BRDs), functional requirements documents (FRDs), use cases, user stories, and testing documentation.
Experience coordinating or executing SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management activities.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies, delivery lifecycles, and business process analysis.
Ability to manage requirements, organize product backlogs, and coordinate competing development priorities.
Experience collaborating with developers, business users, project managers, and external technology providers.
Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet demanding project deadlines.
Preferred: Experience with ACH payment processing, electronic funds transfers, and banking back-office applications.
Preferred: Understanding of NACHA operating rules, electronic payment regulations, and payment processing controls.
Preferred: Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) or Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) certification.
