IT Business Analyst (French Speaker) | BPCE-SI

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements in both French and English.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate that solutions meet business requirements.
• Conduct detailed business analysis, including gap analysis, process mapping, and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creates/ Analyses business requirements' and performs processes analysis in order to ensure that solutions created meet business needs, and translates business and/or functional needs into functional specifications, and helps to prioritize deliverables.
• Investigates functional topics reported and related to daily organizational activities, and ensures the continuity of the operations.
• Coordinates user acceptance testing, making sure they are aligned with business /users' needs and requirements.
• Contributes to monitor the change request backlog, to meet business expectations and ensure continuous alignment.
• Documents, according to project /team methodologies, (e.g.: specifies user requirements, user stories, production issues) in a clear and structured way and updates the information regarding the production requirements (application lifecycle, business and operational lifecycle).
• Discusses/responds to user's functional requirements centered in a wide scope of issues contributing to information planning

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• More than 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking sector.
• Previous participation in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation that solutions meet business requirements.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and business process reengineering.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly (mandatory).

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive communication with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into technical requirements.

We will only consider CVs in English.

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commited to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.