Lead Business Analyst - Payment Operations + Data Management

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst to help Technical Product Owners connect requirements with the technical and organizational landscape spanning squads and tribes. This position functions as a critical bridge linking Agile development squads, tribes, and wider technical groups like Run and Architecture, demanding deep industry domain knowledge and awareness of evolving market and technology trends to support payment operations and data management efforts. Responsibilities • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert within the platform domain while grasping organizational requirements • Convert organizational requirements into technical specifications and maintain alignment throughout solution development • Incorporate technical limitations like latency and throughput when defining technical requirements • Scope out the problem area, articulate value drivers, and spot opportunities for innovation and user engagement • Monitor shifting market conditions, regulatory changes, and technology trends to evaluate their effect on product relevance • Pinpoint potential value opportunities, estimate value pools, and monitor value delivery • Support investment proposals and evaluate the feasibility of proposed technical product solutions • Work with Technical Product Owners and squads to communicate how technical solutions generate value • Join workshops with technical and non-technical stakeholders to formulate hypotheses and secure buy-in • Help build and prioritize the technical product backlog while maintaining requirement traceability • Spot roadblocks and potential points of failure and develop mitigation strategies • Perform business readiness assessments, go-live planning, and assist in developing training, communication, and stakeholder engagement plans Requirements • 10-15 years of combined IT experience, with solid grounding in Business Analysis, Agile delivery, and Product Ownership • Skilled in BRD and FRD documentation, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management • Deep knowledge of Payment Operations, Data Management, and Vulnerability Management • Familiarity with user journey mapping frameworks and analytical approaches for defining requirements • Understanding of organizational structures and technical capabilities across Agile squads and tribes • Awareness of technical limitations such as latency and throughput and how they influence solution design • Capability in business readiness planning, encompassing gap analysis, training, and operational handover • Proficiency in tracking delivery performance against value metrics and OKRs We offer • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies • Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications • Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms • Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects • Focused individual development • Benefit package: • Health benefits • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Flexible benefits • Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)