ABOUT US
Were the worlds leading provider of secure financial messaging services headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value across borders through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale precision pace and trust that this demands and were proud to support the global economy.
Were unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value a reliable safe and secure approach that the community can trust completely. Were always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape without undermining that trust. Five decades on our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently test exhaustively then implement a connected and exciting era our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200 countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12000 banks and financial institutions.
We are looking for a Business Analyst with strong experience in API Lifecycle Management to work closely with product managers architects developers and platform teams. The role focuses on defining documenting and governing APIs across their full lifecyclefrom ideation and design through build publication versioning and retirementensuring consistency usability security and alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Elicit analyze and document business and functional requirements for APIs and API platforms
Define API use cases consumer journeys and business flows
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams on API design standards contracts and specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Support API lifecycle stages (Ideation Design & Review Testing Publication & Onboarding Versioning)
Produce high-quality documentation including BRDs Functional Specifications and Consumer Documentation
Work with governance teams to ensure APIs meet security compliance and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with internal and external API consumers to capture feedback and improve usability
Support API change management impact analysis and release communication
Act as a bridge between business product and technology teams
Required Skills & Experience
5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in technology-driven environments
Strong hands-on experience with API-based architectures and integration concepts
Solid understanding of API lifecycle management and API governance
Experience working with REST APIs JSON HTTP OAuth2 and related standards
Familiarity with API tools and platforms
Strong documentation skills with attention to clarity and structure
Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery models
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in payments banking or financial services
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and async APIs
Exposure to developer portals and API monetization models
Consulting or platform transformation experience
Education
Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Business or a related field
What Success Looks Like
APIs are clearly defined well-documented and easy to consume
Reduced rework due to clear requirements and governance
Strong alignment between business needs and technical implementation
Positive feedback from API consumers and platform teams
What we offer
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals like you with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyones voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview please contact or indicate this in your application.
All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
Dont meet every single requirement At Swift we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team so if you are excited about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
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