Senior Business Analyst (Digital Financial Services / FinTech)

XAD Technologies
AE
On-site

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst – Digital Financial Services to drive business analysis, product insights, and strategic initiatives across digital lending, payments, and financial inclusion platforms. The role will act as a critical bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, and technology functions to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, data-driven financial solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong domain expertise in digital finance, lending ecosystems, and mobile money platforms, with the ability to convert complex business needs into actionable requirements and optimized processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for digital financial products and platforms

Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows

Conduct gap analysis and recommend scalable solutions aligned with business objectives

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to refine requirements

Product & Financial Analysis

Support the design and enhancement of:

Digital lending products (nano loans, overdrafts, MSME financing)

Payment systems and mobile money integrations

Embedded finance and open banking solutions

Analyze customer behavior, financial data, and market trends to inform product decisions

Assist in financial modeling, pricing strategies, and product viability assessments

Process Optimization & Operations

Map and optimize end-to-end business processes across the product lifecycle

Identify inefficiencies in credit operations, onboarding, and transaction workflows

Recommend automation and digitalization strategies to enhance operational efficiency

Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks

Data Analysis & Reporting

Define KPIs and track product and business performance metrics

Perform data analysis to support decision-making, including:

Conversion rates

Customer acquisition and retention

Product usage and financial performance

Develop dashboards and reports for stakeholders and senior management

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as liaison between business, product, engineering, and operations teams

Collaborate with external partners including FinTechs, mobile operators, and financial institutions

Support integration initiatives with third-party systems and platforms

Project Support & Delivery

Support project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple initiatives

Work within Agile frameworks to ensure timely delivery of requirements and solutions

Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing), validation, and post-launch analysis

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

6–10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in FinTech / Digital Financial Services

Strong exposure to:

Digital lending and credit lifecycle

Mobile money ecosystems and payment platforms

Financial inclusion and underserved market segments

Experience working across multiple geographies and regulatory environments is preferred

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong expertise in:

Business process modeling (BPMN, workflows)

Requirement gathering and documentation tools

Data analysis and reporting (Excel, BI tools, SQL preferred)

Understanding of:

Financial services regulations and compliance

Credit scoring models and risk frameworks

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Process Optimization & Digital Transformation

Financial Product Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field

Certifications in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or Finance are a plus

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Digital lendingCredit scoring modelsRisk frameworksFinancial services regulationsAgile/scrum methodologiesBpmnWorkflowsData analysisReportingExcelBi toolsSqlStakeholder managementCommunicationData-driven decision makingProcess optimizationDigital transformationCbapPmi-pbaFintechDigital financial servicesLending ecosystemsMobile money platformsFinancial inclusion

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/5/2026

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