Software Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Technical Analyst to join our team delivering world class Financial Crime Technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over a decade of proven expertise in technical and business analysis across complex systems, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.

You will play a key role in uncovering and articulating technical needs, driving gap analysis, and documenting technical solutions that help prevent financial crime and support compliance with regulatory obligations.This role demands someone who is confident in challenging assumptions, contributing to solutioning conversations, and advocating for quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes.

You'll bring a deep understanding of systems architecture, integration patterns, and data flows - and thrive in dynamic, delivery-focused environments.Conduct in-depth technical analysis of Financial Crime systems, APIs, data flows, and infrastructure components.Perform gap analysis between current state and future state across business and technology domains.Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation for diverse stakeholders.Collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and business SMEs to elicit and validate requirements.Produce and maintain artefacts including solution outlines, interface specifications, sequence diagrams, data mapping, and process models.Challenge solution design decisions where needed and provide options backed by evidence and insight.Lead workshops and technical discussions to align understanding across teams.Support quality assurance through involvement in test planning, data validation, and scenario walkthroughs.Translate regulatory and compliance needs into structured, testable requirements.Validate technical solutions to ensure alignment with compliance rules and operational workflows.Drive consistency and rigour across documentation, versioning, traceability, and sign-off processes.Minimum 10 years' experience in a Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst with at least 5 years in banking or financial services.Strong technical acumen - deep understanding of software architecture, APIs, data structures, microservices, cloud technologies, and integration models.Proficient in technical documentation tools such as Confluence, Visio, Enterprise Architect, or equivalent.Working knowledge of SQL or scripting to assist in data investigations or validationsExperience with agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps environments.Ability to challenge and validate technical assumptions in a constructive, professional manner.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - able to interface comfortably with both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated ability to lead analysis streams, set direction, and mentor others.Strong problem-solving and conceptual thinking capabilities.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - clarity, structure, and articulation is essential.Proven experience working across multiple platforms, integrations, data pipelines, or enterprise-scale transformations.In addition, the following would be an advantage : Experience in regulatory change programs or large-scale remediation efforts.Exposure to enterprise integration patterns (EIP), RESTful APIs, or event-driven architectures.Familiarity with security, compliance, and performance considerations in system design.Personal AttributesHighly detail-oriented with a commitment to precision and completeness.Proactive, takes ownership and accountability.Confident and collaborative, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead conversations.Calm under pressure and capable of navigating ambiguity or complexity.Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and learning.He aha tau e hoki mai ai?

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Successful candidates will be required to undertake several pre-employment checks including police, credit, AML, and qualification verification.If we've nailed our pitch and this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"... we'd love to hear from you!

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