Senior IT Analyst with Mainframe or Java experience (Cards Tech Requirements and Analysis Team)

<p><strong><span>Job ID: 30630</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Welcome to Group Technology, where we pride ourselves on engineering solutions and direct Nordea’s transformation by providing a holistic technological view and structured understanding of the bank, and its surrounding environment to enable the Customer Vision and the Business Strategy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>We are looking for an IT Analyst to support the Consumer Cards Product teams by performing analysis work for the team backlog. The position is permanent and located in Poland (Gdańsk/Gdynia, Warsaw) or Finland (Helsinki). </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We're not just a bank, we're a tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring they can access our solutions anytime, anywhere, while safeguarding their personal data and wealth. Join us in making an impact on the banking industry.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>About our team</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Meet the Cards Technology Requirements and Analysis Team. At the Cards Domain we are deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>With us, you’ll be in good company, with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>What you'll be doing</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Main responsibilities in this role:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document business strategies and objectives. </span></li> <li><span>Translate business strategies into detailed technical requirements for the IT team. </span></li> <li><span>Prepare and manage the requirements on Mainframe applications </span></li> <li><span>Liaise with IT developers, architects, and other technical staff to ensure that business requirements are clearly understood and accurately implemented. </span></li> <li><span>Analyze and map current business processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. </span></li> <li><span>Develop and propose new business processes that align with strategic goals. </span></li> <li><span>Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and obtain sign-off from business stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Provide training and support to business users to ensure successful implementation.</span></li> <li><span>Generate reports and provide insights to stakeholders on the effectiveness of implemented solutions.</span></li> <li><span>There are many opportunities to shape the position and title around a skilled and ambitious candidate.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Who you are</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>This is the right role for you if you:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Worked with Mainframe based applications as an analyst.</span></li> <li><span>Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li><span>Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. </span></li> <li><span>Are effective in a cross-functional team environment.</span></li> <li><span>Can manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. </span></li> <li><span>Utilize excellent analytical and collaboration skills in the requirement refinement process.</span></li> <li><span>Are ambitious, quick to learn, and willing to grow and develop the role and the team.</span></li> <li><span>Actively share your knowledge and experience to enable successful initiatives and strengthen team performance and skills.</span></li> <li><span>Have experience with SAFe/agile methodology and agile teams.</span></li> <li><span>Have experience in Test-Driven Development and are adept at using the system development life cycle in your daily work.</span></li> <li><span>Have experience in close collaboration with the Architects.</span></li> <li><span>Have experience working with UML and can draw and read solution designs.</span></li> <li><span>Enjoy working in an international environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Your b</span><span>ackground and skills include: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>5-8 years of experience in IT or business areas.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in the banking and financial services industry highly preferred (especially consumer card services).</span></li> <li><span>Proven experience with Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</span></li> <li><span>Background in data mapping and migration.</span></li> <li><span>Proficiency in process modeling.</span></li> <li><span>Hands-on experience with SQL. </span></li> <li><span>Strong understanding of the cards domain.</span></li> <li><span>Solid technical knowledge for effective collaboration with deve