Functional Analyst (f/m/d)
A Functional Analyst in Luxembourg acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams: gathering and documenting business requirements, writing functional specifications and user stories, performing impact analysis, and supporting UAT. Core tools include JIRA, Confluence, SQL, and Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban), ideally with fund industry or post-trade exposure.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Luxembourg, Germany
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Business analysis
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst or Business Analyst, ideally in financial services or post-trade environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience writing functional specifications and user stories
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Agile certifications or advanced Agile knowledge
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence
- Exposure to SQL and data analysis
- Knowledge of the fund industry
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) or financial market infrastructures
- French and/or German language skills
Full description
Functional Analyst (f/m/d)Location: Luxembourg, LU Your area of work:The Development & Configuration team is responsible for designing, configuring, and enhancing business applications and systems, ensuring that technology solutions effectively support business objectives and operational efficiency.We are looking for a Functional Analyst to join our Development & Configuration team in Luxembourg. In this role, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into clear functional requirements and ensuring delivered solutions meet expectations. Your responsibilities:• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements through workshops, interviews, and process reviews• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories• Collaborate closely with development, configuration, and QA teams throughout the project lifecycle• Perform impact analysis on existing systems and processes for proposed changes• Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring traceability between requirements and test cases• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and IT teams• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards Your profile:• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field• 3+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst or Business Analyst, ideally in financial services or post-trade environments• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Experience writing functional specifications and user stories• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban); additional Agile certifications or advanced knowledge are considered an asset• Experience with JIRA and Confluence is an advantage• Exposure to SQL and data analysis is beneficial• Knowledge of the fund industry is a plus• Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) or financial market infrastructures is an asset• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French and/or German are a plus