Job Title: Business Analyst - Payments Location: Dallas, TX/Chicago, IL/New York, NY/New Jersey Duration: 6 - 12 Months Job Description: The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in payment messaging, processing, validation, and reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of payment APIs and effective message-mapping capabilities. Experience with mergers and acquisitions will be considered an asset. Key Responsibilities: Payment Messaging: Ensure precise and accurate payment messaging to maintain clear, timely, and reliable communication. Payment Processing: Manage the full payment processing lifecycle, ensuring all transactions are conducted efficiently and securely. Validation and Reporting: Perform detailed validation of payment transactions and create comprehensive reports to monitor payment activities. API Integration: Demonstrate expertise in payment APIs to streamline processes, optimize solutions, and ensure seamless integration and functionality. Message Mapping: Accurately map payment messages to facilitate smooth communication between different payment systems. Merger Experience: Utilize experience in mergers to provide valuable insights and ensure seamless integration during transition periods. Qualifications: Proven experience in payment messaging, processing, validation, and reporting. Strong knowledge of payment APIs and message mapping techniques. Experience in mergers and acquisitions is highly desirable. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Educational Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with industry-standard payment platforms and protocols. Proficiency in financial software and tools for payment processing and reporting. Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance and standards in the payment industry. Advanced skills in Excel and other data analysis tools.
