Functional Lead (BA) for Lending

The Functional Lead (BA) for Lending will be leading the Functional stream for Commercial Loan transformation.

This role requires experience in corporate banking and domain expertise in Lending and will be responsible for leading business analysis efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving the successful implementation of solutions. The Functional Lead will define business requirements solutions, work with technical teams, and drive best practices to align with Corporate Banking modernization program.

Overall Lending software experience would be greatly preferred such as FIS ACBS, LoanIQ

Software across Corporate Banking / other streams would be good to have.

Defines the overall functional strategy and approach, lead the business analysis efforts for Lending to ensure project goes smoothly.

Detail out End-to-End process workflows and ensure alignment with the detailed TOM (target operating model)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and solutions

Analyse and translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Work closely with technology teams to ensure the successful implementation of system and process solutions.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards and mentor/guide junior business analysts.

Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership, highlighting key risks, progress, and outcomes.

Prior work experience as a business analyst with experiences gained in any of the following areas is a plus

Experienced and confident in dealing with various levels of management

Self-starter with resilience and resourcefulness

Strong verbal and written communication skills