IT Functional Analyst – Expert (Blockchain & International Payments) Brussels – Montagne du Parc 3, 1000 Brussels Start Date: 16/12/2025 | End Date: 31/12/2026 Onsite/Remote: 50% Onsite / 50% Homeworking Role Category: S1 – IT Functional Mission Context Driven by the demand for faster, secure, and 24/7 available cross-border payments, the payment industry is rapidly adopting Blockchain / Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) rails to enhance transparency, speed, and cost-efficiency. As one of Europe's largest payment processors, BNP Paribas is pioneering innovative blockchain-based payment solutions within its Tribe International Payments in Brussels. We are seeking an experienced IT Functional Analyst – Expert to join an agile, multicultural squad delivering next-generation payment products and solutions. Role Overview As a senior Functional Analyst, you will act as the bridge between business and IT, translating complex banking and payments requirements into high-quality functional and technical specifications. You will participate across the full lifecycle — from preparation and solution design to development follow-up, testing, deployment, and production support — within an Agile/Scrum environment. Key Responsibilities Preparation Phase Collaborate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to shape optimal solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and strategy. Propose cost-effective and compliant alternatives considering security and architectural standards. Work closely with architects to define target architecture. Refine business requirements into Features and User Stories with Product Owners. Coordinate across asset teams ensuring unified communication toward stakeholders. Elaboration Phase Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications. Perform application impact analysis across components. Define responsibilities across involved IT assets. Align with technical teams to formalize system requirements. Construction Phase Ensure alignment between specifications and developed solutions. Support development, API implementation, integration, and testing. Assist Test Engineers with test scenarios, defect analysis, and resolution. Collaborate across squads within International Payments and other group entities. Support suppliers during integration and assembly testing. Document functional and technical designs. Support release and deployment activities. Post-Production Support Provide functional support to operations and helpdesks. Analyze and coordinate resolution of production incidents. Maintain and update documentation accordingly. Required Experience & Technical Skills Mandatory Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst Strong functional & technical knowledge of IT systems Experience building and documenting Swagger APIs Solid knowledge of banking and payment products Experience in payment process analysis Knowledge of analysis methodologies Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) Language Requirements French – Mandatory English – Mandatory Dutch – Basic knowledge Agile Mindset Expectations Positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented Strong collaboration focus – team success over individual achievement Continuous learning and knowledge sharing mindset Feedback-driven and improvement-oriented Cross-functional contribution beyond primary discipline