Business Analyst I

About Aptys

Here at Aptys, we build systems used by thousands of financial institutions everyday to process payments; in fact, we are responsible for providing these payment processing services to approximately one-third of the nation's financial institutions! You may have already benefited from our software without even realizing it. That's because we're good at what we do! That doesn't mean we're complacent, though. Our mission is to be the financial industry's most customer-centric company, offering payment solutions that enable financial institutions to grow, innovate, and become even more effective at servicing the nation's consumers with cutting-edge technology. This role will play a key part in our continued success moving forward. If the idea of being an integral part of our nation's financial system is exciting to you, you're in the right place.

We believe that our employees are our organization, which is why we have gone 100% remote. It is important to us to find the very best people wherever they are, and that doesn't just mean having great skills; we take our culture very seriously! We are bound together by a shared set of core values and as an employee of Aptys Solutions you can expect the following principles to be embodied in our company and team culture:

• Cooperation - We believe wholeheartedly that we succeed or fail together as a team. If you need help, or even just a sounding board, you will always have somewhere to look or someone to ask.
• Independence - We are all adults! We rely on each other to do great work even when nobody is looking, and in exchange we trust one another enough to give each other the space we need to be our best.
• Respect - We are all human, and we don t forget that. Your personal life will be respected, and your manager s (virtual) door will always be open if you have any questions or concerns.

As an employee of Aptys Solutions you will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Health, vision, and dental insurance

Brief Position Description:

The ideal Business Analyst candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for translating business needs into actionable solutions. As a Business Analyst, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, develop prototypes, refine processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of products and services, ultimately driving growth and innovation for Aptys Solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities, and pain points, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Design and develop prototypes to demonstrate proposed solutions and gather feedback from stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance overall business processes.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to extract insights, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Work closely with development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure that developed solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Facilitate the implementation of new processes and technologies, and provide support to stakeholders during the transition period.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to drive business growth and competitiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of business requirements, process flows, and system configurations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience, in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years work experience in the FinTech industry serving in a customer supportive, analysis, or quantitative role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in prototyping tools, such as Axure RP, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial services industry regulations and compliance standards is preferred.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.

Aptys Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.