Business Analyst - Trade Finance

Role: Business Analyst – Trade Finance Experience 8+ years Location: Chennai / Bangalore Job Type: Contract to hire Notice Period: 0- 30 days Job Description: Required Technical Skill Set: Strong understanding of trade finance products including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, Collections, and Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Experience working as a Business Analyst in BFSI / Banking domain Ability to prepare BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and user stories Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Expertise in solution design, process mapping, and impact analysis Knowledge of trade finance platforms such as Finastra, Intellect, Trade Innovation, Surecomp Understanding of trade compliance regulations including UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, ICC rules, AML/KYC Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role: Gather and analyze business requirements related to trade finance products and processes Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional specifications Prepare detailed documentation including BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and process flows Perform impact analysis for system enhancements and regulatory changes Ensure solutions comply with regulatory standards and trade finance guidelines Collaborate with development and testing teams to ensure accurate implementation Support UAT and ensure successful delivery of business requirements Act as a liaison between business users and technology teams Must-Have: Strong domain expertise in trade finance Proven experience as a Business Analyst in banking domain Excellent documentation and analytical skills Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities Good understanding of regulatory compliance in trade finance Good-to-Have: Experience working with trade finance systems such as Finastra, Intellect, Surecomp Exposure to regulatory and compliance-driven projects