As a Lead Business Analyst in the Banking Domain, you act as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical execution teams. You are responsible for transforming complex banking requirements (such as core banking, payments, or risk management) into actionable technical specifications. Beyond standard analysis, you provide strategic direction, mentor junior analysts, and ensure that all solutions align with both regulatory standards and long-term business goals.

Requirements Engineering & Documentation Strategic Documentation: Lead the creation of high-level Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and detailed Functional Requirement Documents (FRD). Gap Analysis: Identify "as-is" vs. "to-be" processes to determine the necessary changes in banking workflows or software systems. User Stories & Backlog: Translate functional requirements into technical user stories for agile development teams. Banking Domain Expertise Compliance & Regulation: Ensure all proposed solutions adhere to banking regulations (e.g., KYC, AML, Basel III, or GDPR). Product Knowledge: Apply deep expertise in banking products—such as Retail Banking, Wealth Management, or Corporate Lending—to validate solution feasibility. Workflow Optimization: Redesign banking operations to improve efficiency, security, and customer experience. Technical & Data Validation Data Retrieval: Use SQL to perform independent data analysis, validate backend results, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Technical Liaison: Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure technical designs meet the functional intent of the business. UAT Leadership: Oversee the User Acceptance Testing phase, defining test cases and ensuring the final product meets the "Definition of Done."