IT Functional Analyst

The IT Functional Analyst plays a key role in identifying business needs and issues , translating them into functional and technical solutions that can be designed, developed, and integrated within the enterprise production environment.
The role involves cost/benefit analysis , solution design , and end‑to‑end collaboration with business, IT, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and strategy .

Temporary position until end of 2026 – non‑renewable.

Role & Responsibilities:

Preparation Phase

• Accompany the business analyst and stakeholders in exploring and defining appropriate solution options
• Propose alternative solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, strategy, and cost/benefit considerations
• Ensure stakeholder adherence to architecture guidelines, security rules, and enterprise standards
• Collaborate closely with architects to define the solution architecture
• Work in close coordination with project managers, asset managers, and product owners
• Act as a single point of coordination between business, analysts, and IT asset teams, ensuring a clear and unified understanding of requirements

Elaboration Phase

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional requirements
• Define and align functional responsibilities across involved IT assets
• Design the application-level solution , identifying impacts on existing systems and components
• Coordinate with technical teams to specify their detailed requirements

Construction & Deployment Phase

• Follow up on development and testing activities to ensure alignment with functional specifications
• Provide technical definitions for shared components (e.g. integration layers, queues, security )
• Support external suppliers during development, integration, and assembly testing (I&AT)
• Analyse and manage defects during testing phases
• Support release and deployment activities across environments
• Provide post‑production support , incident analysis, and coordination with operational teams
• Maintain and update functional and technical documentation

Required profile.

The analyst is expected to demonstrate a strong Agile mindset , including:

• Positive attitude and pragmatism
• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Strong focus on team success over individual ownership
• Embracing feedback and continuous improvement
• Ability to operate in cross‑functional Agile teams , contributing beyond core analysis when needed

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst

Technical Experience:

Mandatory:

• Strong functional and technical understanding of IT systems

Preferred:

• API design, testing/mocking, and documentation
• System modelling (UML, sequence, activity, flowcharts)
• Ability to read code (SQL, Java, JSON/YAML, basic scripting)
• Ability to interpret architecture diagrams and engage in technical discussions
• Understanding of Java and object‑oriented principles
• Knowledge of cloud integration principles
• Experience with Agile / Scrum frameworks and 3 Amigos refinements

Business Experience:

Mandatory:

• Experience within the financial sector

Preferred:

• Exposure to digital channels (web and mobile)

Soft Skills

• Analytical, structured, and methodical
• High level of accuracy and rigor
• Ability to adapt quickly in complex environments
• Team‑oriented mindset

Languages

• English: Sound knowledge
• Dutch and/or French: Sound knowledge (at least one local language required)