Job Description 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in the cards domain to lead a transformative project with regional responsibilities. In this role, you will oversee the program, working closely with regional and global stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our cards portfolio across multiple markets. You will drive the digital transformation of our card products, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with regional business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop business analysts involved in the program, ensuring they are equipped to deliver impactful results across various regions.

- Regional Strategy & Alignment: Collaborate with regional business leaders to understand market-specific needs and ensure that the transformation project aligns with regional strategies and objectives.

- Cards Domain Expertise: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of credit, debit, ATM and prepaid card products to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across different regions.

- Requirements Gathering & Management: Oversee the collection, documentation, and analysis of business requirements from multiple regions, ensuring they are aligned with both local and global business objectives.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between regional business units, product management, IT, and external partners, facilitating clear communication and alignment across regions throughout the project lifecycle.

- Solution Design & Implementation: Work with regional and global IT and product teams to design and implement digital solutions that cater to the unique needs of each market, while maintaining global consistency.

- Process Optimization: Lead efforts to re-engineer regional processes, leveraging digital tools such as automation and data analytics to drive efficiency and reduce costs across markets.

- Change Management: Develop and execute region-specific change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies, including training, communication, and support plans tailored to each market.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all initiatives comply with relevant local, regional, and global regulations and industry standards, particularly those specific to the cards industry.

- Performance Measurement: Monitor project success across regions and drive continuous improvement in our card products and services.

- 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with significant experience in the cards domain and a focus on regional or multi-market operations.

- Proven track record in leading transformative projects within the financial services industry, particularly in the cards space.

- Strong knowledge of card products, payment systems, customer experience management, and industry regulations across different markets.

- Exceptional leadership skills, with experience in managing and developing teams across regions.

- Proficiency in business process analysis and digital transformation strategies.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, particularly across different regions.

- Experience with digital tools and technologies relevant to card products, such as CRM systems, data analytics platforms, and automation tools.

- Willingness to travel as needed to support regional initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

- Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., SDLC, Agile, Scrum) .