IT Business Analyst - Payments business

• •We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to manage the full business analysis lifecycle, from requirements elicitation and stakeholder engagement to documentation, validation, and handover to delivery teams.The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying business needs, analyzing processes and systems, documenting requirements, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle. + ' ' + Minimum 3 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst.Excellent knowledge of russian language.Hands-on experience in business process analysis and/or product analysis.Experience identifying inefficiencies, optimizing workflows, and improving business processes.Experience creating and maintaining business analysis documentation and requirements artifacts.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to break down complex problems and identify practical solutions.Experience managing and documenting functional and non-functional requirements.Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles and practices.Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.Understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs, databases, and software applications. + ' ' + Opportunities for professional growth and development.Competitive salary and bonuses.Comprehensive insurance coverage.Supportive work environment.Visa Premium salary card.Corporate discounts and events.Additional vacation days.Discounted education and employee loans.

+ ' ' + Here's a concise summary focusing on the most critical Business Analyst responsibilities

• •1. Requirements ElicitationPlan and conduct elicitation activities (interviews, workshops, focus groups, observation sessions).Identify stakeholders, define objectives, and prepare elicitation plans and questionnaires.Analyze existing business processes, systems, documentation, policies, and technical specifications.Gather, document, refine, and validate business and system requirements.Identify information gaps and perform additional elicitation when needed.2. Business AnalysisAnalyze, evaluate, prioritize, and categorize requirements.Define functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.Develop process models, workflows, and analysis artifacts to support decision-making.Document business rules, technical rules, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies.Create UAT scenarios, acceptance criteria, and testing requirements.3. Documentation & TraceabilityProduce and maintain high-quality business analysis documentation.