Functional Analyst
About Candidate
Introduction:
A seasoned Senior Functional Analyst and IT Leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise-scale solutions, particularly in the financial and insurance sectors. Skilled in Agile methodologies, Scrum, and DevOps, with extensive expertise in end-to-end requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and process optimization. Proficient in business process modeling (BPMN, UML), event-driven architectures, and AI-driven risk management. Strong background in designing and implementing regulatory-compliant solutions, ensuring alignment with GDPR, PSD2, and DORA. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, architects, and analysts to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency. Experienced in integrating AI-driven fraud detection, underwriting engines, and KYC/KYB solutions to enhance security and decision-making processes. Expertise in low-code development platforms, cloud-based architectures, and API integrations using REST/SOAP, XML, and JSON. Strong technical acumen in Java, Python, and automation tools, coupled with hands-on experience in Docker, OutSystems, and enterprise system optimization. Proven ability to manage large-scale digital transformation projects, streamline workflows, and implement secure, scalable solutions for complex business challenges. Recognized for delivering high-impact solutions, reducing operational risks, and accelerating product development cycles.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering strategies for enterprise-scale financial and insurance solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, PSD2, and DORA.
- Drive Agile and DevOps practices, facilitating Scrum methodologies, CI/CD governance, and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Conduct end-to-end requirements analysis, translating complex business needs into actionable backlogs and technical blueprints.
- Design and implement AI-driven fraud detection, underwriting, and risk assessment models to enhance decision-making and security.
- Develop event-driven architectures using BPMN, UML, CQRS, and REST/SOAP APIs for seamless data integration.
- Manage KYC/KYB processes and integrate PSP solutions to ensure secure and efficient client onboarding.
- Oversee the deployment and optimization of low-code development platforms like OutSystems to accelerate application development.
- Lead the architecture and migration of enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
- Implement cloud-based solutions using Docker, enterprise automation tools, and AI-driven workflows.
- Optimize business processes and streamline workflows by integrating AI, RPA, and advanced automation tools.
- Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, improving delivery speed, and increasing operational resilience.
- Ensure seamless integration of mobile and web-based financial services, enhancing customer experience and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, aligning IT solutions with strategic business goals.
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives, identifying key technology investments.
- Improve data sourcing, policy migration, and financial transaction systems, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
- Lead incident management and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring high system availability and rapid resolution of critical issues.
- Implement security and compliance best practices to safeguard sensitive financial data and user privacy.
- Provide expert consultation on enterprise system architecture, guiding teams on best practices for system design and optimization.