Zoot is a global provider of cloud-based instant credit decisioning, risk management, loan origination, workflow and case management solutions. For more than 30 years our innovative tools and services have enabled Zoot clients — leading banks, payment service providers, automobile and asset finance companies — to meet and exceed their business objectives. Zoot enable their clients to adapt faster than their peers to successfully seize market opportunities. Zoot’s clients benefit from unrivalled reliability via a highly scalable private cloud-based service that processes billions of real-time decisions annually.
Over the past 15 years, Zoot has achieved remarkable growth in Europe, establishing offices across Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, while building a team of over 50 exceptionally talented individuals.
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Business Analyst-Project Manager
Full Remote · Ukraine · Product · 5 years of experience · C1 - AdvancedWe’re seeking a BA-PM with the skills and mindset to own complex fintech projects end-to-end. You’ll manage requirements, lead teams, and deliver results that exceed expectations - combining structure, clarity, and a passion for problem-solving. ...We’re seeking a BA-PM with the skills and mindset to own complex fintech projects end-to-end. You’ll manage requirements, lead teams, and deliver results that exceed expectations - combining structure, clarity, and a passion for problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Lead project initiation and business analysis: conducting kick-off meetings, facilitating requirements gathering workshops, documenting specifications, modelling business processes, planning and leading communications, and aligning stakeholders.
- Gather, document, and validate detailed business and functional requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
- Define and monitor what is included and excluded in the project scope.
- Define data mapping for system integrations with credit bureaus, customer systems, and other third-party services.
- Write user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Create and maintain project plans, and ensure work breakdown structures are created, following industry best practices (e.g. PMBOK).
- Coordinate project estimation and monitor the budget for fixed-bid projects.
- Track project progress, risks, and issues, maintaining logs and escalating when necessary.
- Drive and manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate international teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Report project status to management and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner.
- Follow change management protocols while proactively identifying, mitigating, and escalating risks and issues for Zoot and its customers.
- Support quality assurance, user training, and go-live activities to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Contribute to sales activities by analysing client needs, preparing proposals, and delivering solution demonstrations.
Profile
- 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis and Project Management.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects and teams toward success.
- IT-related Degree, Computer Science Degree or comparable education is preferred.
- Advanced English with excellent communication skills.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Strong skills in business process analysis and process design.
- Practical experience with JIRA and Confluence.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Office 365 for documentation, collaboration and analysis.
- Conscientious and detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on quality.
- Flexible and eager to learn, adapting to new challenges and environments.
- Prior experience in the financial services and SaaS-based environments is preferred.
- Software Development or QA experience is a plus.
Zoot Offers
- Competitive salary and a high-quality working environment.
- Know-how, professionalism, and an international market-leading reputation.
- Interesting and challenging international clients and projects.
- Highly motivated, highly qualified team of friendly colleagues.
- Flexible working schedule.
- Financial support for relevant certifications and professional events.