Business Analyst(Vision Next)

Job Title: Business / Functional Analyst – Vision Next (VN) Location: Berkley Heights, NJ (5 days onsite) Contract Duration : 12+ months with extension Domain: Fintech Primary Skills • Strong understanding of Vision Next (core banking / cards / payments ecosystem) • Knowledge of card lifecycle: Authorization, Validation, Personalization, Administration • Understanding of banking processes: Billing, Invoicing, Statements, Fees (Interchange, Cash Fee, etc.) • Expertise in regulatory compliance and global financial regulations • Ability to perform deep functional analysis and product-level impact assessment • Experience in process re-engineering and automation within VN workflows • Strong documentation skills for product features, APIs, and business processes Secondary Skills • Atlassian JIRA & Confluence (Agile delivery & documentation) • MS SQL / Data Analysis • API understanding (REST/OpenAPI) and integration concepts • MS Office (Excel-heavy reporting, PowerPoint for stakeholder communication) Key Responsibilities & Tasks • Act as a Vision Next SME, driving functional discussions and solution alignment with business stakeholders • Lead requirements elicitation workshops and translate business needs into VN-compatible functional specifications • Define and document current vs. target state processes aligned to VN product capabilities • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams for feature design and delivery • Manage and prioritize product backlog, user stories, and sprint activities • Drive functional analysis for VN modules (cards, billing, customer management, etc.) • Support API-driven integrations and document functional contracts/use cases • Own test strategy: Functional testing, regression cycles, and validation of VN implementations • Produce senior management reports, KPIs, and product insights • Identify and implement automation opportunities across VN processes • Maintain JIRA dashboards and Confluence knowledge repositories Preferred Background & Qualifications • Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Proven experience working as a Business Analyst in Agile environments (≥4 years) • Hands-on experience with Vision Next or similar core banking/cards platforms • Strong understanding of end-to-end payment/card processing flows • Experience working on API-based architectures and microservices ecosystems Preferred Personal Qualities • Strong product mindset with focus on scalability and reusability • Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) • Ability to create clear user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria • Skilled in test plan creation and execution oversight • Strong stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation skills • Analytical mindset with focus on process optimization and continuous improvement