Job Description – Functional Analyst
Mission & Context
The Functional Analyst plays a key role in identifying business problems and translating business needs into well-defined, feasible functional solutions that can be developed and integrated into the enterprise production environment.
The role involves analyzing business requirements, evaluating solution alternatives (including cost–benefit considerations), and designing detailed functional solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, security standards, and strategic objectives. The Functional Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams throughout the full solution lifecycle.
Key Responsibilitie
sPreparation Phas
* eSupport the business analyst and client in shaping solution options and decision-making
* .Propose alternative, appropriate solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, strategy, and cost–benefit considerations
* .Ensure business stakeholders understand and adhere to enterprise rules and standards (architecture, security, compliance, etc.)
* .Collaborate closely with architects to define and validate the solution architecture
* .Work in close alignment with the project manager, asset manager, and/or product owner
* .Act as a central point of coordination between the client, business analyst, and involved asset teams, providing a unified view towards the client and ensuring all IT parties clearly understand the business needs
.
Elaboration Pha
* seTranslate business requirements into detailed functional requirement
* s.Align with involved asset teams on functional responsibilities and scop
* e.Design the application solution, clearly identifying impacts across application components in line with the defined architectur
* e.Coordinate with technical teams to specify functional and non-functional requirements for each componen
t.
Construction Ph
* aseFollow up development and testing activities to ensure alignment with approved functional specificatio
* ns.Define and validate technical components supported by multiple teams (e.g. integration layers, queues, security configuration
* s).Support internal teams and external suppliers during development, integration, and assembly testing (I&A
* T).Analyze and support resolution of defects identified during testing phas
* es.Support release and deployment activities across environments (test, acceptance, productio
n).
Post-Go-Live & Operat
* ionsProvide ad hoc functional support to operational teams and helpdesks once the solution is l
* ive.Analyze production incidents and coordinate resolution with relevant stakehold
* ers.Maintain and update functional documentation as nee
ded.
Agile Way of Wo
rkingIn an Agile environment, preparation, elaboration, and construction activities are iteratively combined and delivered in spr
ints.The Functional Analyst is expected to demonstrate an Agile mindset, inclu
* ding:A positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented att
* itudeContinuous learning and active knowledge sh
* aringFocus on team success over individual contrib
* utionViewing feedback as an opportunity for improvement rather than fa
ilureAgile teams are cross-functional. While the Functional Analyst has a primary discipline, they are expected to contribute to other areas (e.g. testing, refinement, documentation) when this supports achieving sprint g
oals.
Required Experience & Kno
wledgeExpe
* rienceMinimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst or simila
r role
Technical Kn
owledgeMa
* ndatoryStrong functional and technical understanding of enterprise IT
* systemsExperience with functional analysis and documentation according to enterprise st
andardsPr
* eferredKnowledge of Swagger / API defi
* nitionsHands-on experience in Agile/Scrum envir
onments
Business K
nowledgeM
* andatoryKnowledge of the banking domain and related technical envi
* ronmentsSolid understanding of structured analysis metho
dologies
Language Req
uirementsThe role requires sound knowledge of English, plus at least one local
* language
* :Dutch or
* French orEnglish (with at least one additional local
language)
T
* eleworkingExpected working model: 50% on-site /
50% remote
* Soft SkillsMethodical, rigorous, and structur
* ed approachStrong analytical and problem-sol
* ving skillsHigh attention to detail a
* nd accuracyAbility to adapt quickl
* y to changeStrong communication and stakeholder manage
* ment skillsCollaborative team playe
r mentality