Functional business analyst

Functional Business Analyst – Banking / Insurance :

📍 Brussels | Hybrid (50% on-site) - Start: ASAP

Ariad is looking for a Functional Business Analyst to join its teams on transformation programmes within the banking and/or insurance sector.

The role is aimed at a medior profile with at least 3 years of experience in functional analysis, comfortable operating on both the business and IT sides.

What you'll do :

You'll be the key link between business and technical teams — in practice:

• Gather and challenge business requirements
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories
• Model business processes and document target solutions
• Work closely with development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Support testing activities (preparation, execution, validation)
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical choices
• Contribute to digital transformation and process optimisation initiatives

Your profile

• At least 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst
• Background in banking, insurance, or a heavily regulated environment
• Solid grasp of business processes, stakeholder management, and digital ecosystems
• Comfortable switching between business and technical interlocutors
• Hands-on experience in requirements gathering, process modelling, and functional documentation
• Involved in testing phases (UAT, functional testing, validation)
• Clear communicator, good facilitator, analytical mindset with a pragmatic edge

We're looking for someone who can hold the big picture while still diving into the detail when it matters.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Agile environments
• Interest or background in Project Management, coordination, or Product Ownership
• Familiarity with digital platforms, customer journeys, data initiatives, or process automation

Languages

• English mandatory
• French and/or Dutch required

Interested? Feel free to reach out :