Lead System Analyst

The client is seeking an experienced and highly mature Lead System Analyst to drive technical leadership across a team of system analysts. This role will be responsible for leading technical discussions, making key design decisions, and defining the implementation roadmap aligned with business and technology objectives, Lead and mentor a team of system analysts, ensuring alignment with project goals and delivery timelines Drive technical discussions, solution design, and decision-making across multiple initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to assess the impact of:

• New or modified data feeds
• System integrations
• Database restructuring
• Enhancements to existing applications

Analyze upstream and downstream system changes and define corresponding backend solution adjustments Translate business and technical requirements into clear, well-structured user stories and documentation Develop a deep understanding of system dependencies, data flows, and integration patterns Evaluate multiple solution approaches and drive the team toward the optimal technical path Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure clarity and alignment

Strong experience in System Analysis with leadership responsibilities Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive solution architecture discussions Solid understanding of:

• Cloud platforms
• APIs & integrations
• Data feeds and event-driven systems
• Database concepts (Oracle preferred)
• Messaging platforms such as Kafka

Experience working on system integrations and backend solution design Strong documentation skills with expertise in writing user stories and requirements Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Domain Requirements Mandatory: Experience in Banking / Financial Services domain Preferred: Exposure to Payments domain