Business Analyst - Trade Finance

Role: Business Analyst – Trade Finance

Experience 8+ years

Location: Chennai / Bangalore

Job Type: Contract to hire

Notice Period: 0- 30 days

Job Description:

Required Technical Skill Set:

• Strong understanding of trade finance products including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, Collections, and Supply Chain Finance (SCF)
• Experience working as a Business Analyst in BFSI / Banking domain
• Ability to prepare BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and user stories
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Expertise in solution design, process mapping, and impact analysis
• Knowledge of trade finance platforms such as Finastra, Intellect, Trade Innovation, Surecomp
• Understanding of trade compliance regulations including UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, ICC rules, AML/KYC

Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role:

• Gather and analyze business requirements related to trade finance products and processes
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional specifications
• Prepare detailed documentation including BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and process flows
• Perform impact analysis for system enhancements and regulatory changes
• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory standards and trade finance guidelines
• Collaborate with development and testing teams to ensure accurate implementation
• Support UAT and ensure successful delivery of business requirements
• Act as a liaison between business users and technology teams

Must-Have:

• Strong domain expertise in trade finance
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in banking domain
• Excellent documentation and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance in trade finance

Good-to-Have:

• Experience working with trade finance systems such as Finastra, Intellect, Surecomp
• Exposure to regulatory and compliance-driven projects