Senior Systems Analyst (Payments)

We are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to support and enhance core banking applications, payment systems, and enterprise-wide technology initiatives. This individual will act as a technical lead across projects, partnering with business and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions in a fast-paced banking environment.

• Lead critical banking technology and payments initiatives
• Exposure to core banking, cloud, and digital transformation, Lead technology projects involving banking applications, infrastructure, and cloud-based solutions.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Support and maintain payment processing platforms including SWIFT, Fedwire, ACH, and related systems.

Evaluate and partner with technology vendors during solution selection and implementation processes.

Develop and execute testing plans for system enhancements and upgrades.

Identify operational efficiencies and automation opportunities across banking functions.

Maintain system documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedures.

Coordinate project activities and support successful project delivery.

Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors.

• 5-7+ years of experience supporting core banking systems.
• Experience with payment systems including SWIFT, Fedwire, and ACH.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and processes.
• Experience with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and DB2.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and IT service management principles.
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades, migrations, or transformation projects.
• Temenos T24 experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with OFAC/AML-related systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to IBM WebSphere, MQ, cloud platforms, and SaaS providers is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support business users and manage vendor relationships.

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $60-$75 per hour

Target Conversion Salary: $140,000-$160,000 base salary

Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central.

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale banking and payments initiatives.

Long-term career growth within a stable and technology-focused financial institution.

Collaborative team environment with significant visibility across business and technology functions.

Our client is a well-established international financial institution focused on delivering innovative banking services and operational excellence. With ongoing investments in technology, payments infrastructure, and digital transformation, the organization offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives within a collaborative and stable environment.