Senior Product Analyst
Who are we?
At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission-critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Disclaimer:
Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.
What will you contribute?
Reporting to the Director, Product Management, the Senior Product Manager will collaborate with the Development and Product Management teams on product requirements, design, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies. Participate in business case development, market research, and competitive intelligence analysis. Develop business requirements and collaborate in the translation of business requirements into technical requirements. Define system and functional requirements.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Your deliverables as a Senior Product Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Creates recommendations and feature definition to address market opportunities.
Gathers information from stakeholders to document functional, system, and/or data requirements.
Perform product system impact analysis to determine affected functional areas of the application.
Collaborates with team members to create detailed functional and/or technical specifications for complex development of new or modifications to existing applications or systems. May review requirements developed by other staff and provide guidance to improve requirement quality as necessary.
Collaborates with team members in the development of specifications to create unit and integrated test cases.
Assists in the analysis of results of unit and integration testing.
Provides overall direction for product enhancements and general product development requirements.
Serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders
Collaborates with technical communications writer to develop proper and thorough documentation (internal and external) describing product changes as appropriate.
Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, and distinguish defects from enhancement requests.
Identifies training needs and designs, and trains employees on product usage and new features/functionality.
Provides direction to less skilled employees in business systems analysis concepts. May design and implement training plans.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Product Management processes.
May act as a team lead for project work and facilitate meetings, webinars, and focus groups.
Assist in release preparation duties including release notes, bulletins, and/or supporting documentation.
Required Experience:
Financial industry experience preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong technical, analytical, and development skills including the ability to provide solutions to a variety of business problems of complex scope and complexity.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to mentor less experienced analysts.
Advanced facilitation skills to conduct and facilitate focused requirements analysis discussions.
Ability to work independently or within a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to organize and lead others in accomplishing project goals and objectives.
Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Advanced knowledge of defining system and functional requirements.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well-being: Access confidential one-to-one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive-inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation-matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra-open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique-bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.