Lead Business Analyst - Banking + Financial Crime Prevention

We're seeking a seasoned Technical Business Analyst to join our banking-focused team, specializing in financial crime prevention and client lifecycle management. Responsibilities Serve as the liaison between business and technology teams, converting business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions Spearhead and support financial crime prevention initiatives, with particular emphasis on name screening Operate within the client lifecycle management space, covering client onboarding and offboarding processes Champion change initiatives from inception, question existing practices, and recommend effective solutions Partner with multiple stakeholders to manage and align varied requirements and expectations Work closely with developers to clarify requirements, address their questions, and translate business needs into technical language Conduct in-depth data analysis using SQL to inform decision-making and solution design Support delivery of both greenfield and brownfield projects, maintaining high standards of quality Fulfill Scrum Master duties, including overseeing and updating GitLab boards to track and prioritize tasks Help validate deployments through testing in lower environments, confirming solutions align with business and technical requirements Requirements 10-15 years of total IT experience, with 8+ years specifically as a technical BA, predominantly in banking Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Demonstrated history of collaborating with complex engineering teams on enterprise-scale transformation in banking or financial services Deep expertise in financial crime prevention, including practical experience with name screening Solid grasp of client lifecycle management, encompassing onboarding and offboarding Track record of successfully delivering greenfield and brownfield projects Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of quick thinking and rapid response in fast-paced settings Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders Skilled at partnering with developers to resolve queries and convey requirements and solutions in technical terms Proven ability to transform complex business needs into clear technical specifications and deliverables Skilled in SQL, Power BI, and GitLab for data analysis, reporting, and Scrum Master tasks like board management, backlog maintenance, and workflow tracking Nice to have Fundamental Python knowledge Background in Agentic AI or comparable AI-driven initiatives