Senior Functional Analyst - Payments

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.

Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, is looking for a Senior Functional Analyst for one of its clients, a key player in the banking domain.

Context

We are seeking a Senior Functional Analyst to join a high-impact Payments initiative within a large-scale, international, and innovation-driven environment.

The role supports a critical International Payments activity and is embedded in a squad-based delivery model operating in a distributed IT landscape.

This position is a replacement, requiring a highly experienced and immediately operational Functional Analyst with proven Payments domain expertise. The focus is on analysing and securing business continuity for international payment flows, working closely with development teams, business stakeholders, and international counterparts.

The environment values strong collaboration, structured analysis, and the ability to operate efficiently within complex, evolving payment ecosystems.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis of business activities within the Payments domain.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams within the Payments/IP squad.
• Capture, analyse, and formalise business requirements related to international payments.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications suitable for implementation in a distributed (Java-based) environment.
• Act as a key interface between business, development, and testing teams.
• Support ongoing interactions with international teams, including coordination with stakeholders.
• Contribute to functional documentation, workshops, and clarifications throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure continuity and knowledge transfer within the team as part of a replacement assignment.

Your Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and be immediately operational
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in complex, international, and distributed environments
• French: mandatory (professional working proficiency)
• English: professional working proficiency

Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Functional Analyst
• Mandatory Payments domain expertise, with a focus on International Payments
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Payments
• Experience in distributed systems environments
• Good understanding of Java-based architectures
• Experience working in squad / agile delivery models
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with international and remote teams

WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?

• We value your contribution, which is why we offer a competitive and attractive salary package.
• Your wellbeing is our priority – from day one, you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
• Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
• Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together.