Lead Business Analyst - Banking + Financial Crime Prevention

We are looking for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join our team in the banking domain, with a strong focus on financial crime prevention and client lifecycle management. Responsibilities Act as the bridge between business and technology, translating business requirements into clear, actionable technical changes Lead and support initiatives in financial crime prevention, particularly in the area of name screening Work across the client lifecycle management domain, including client onboarding and offboarding processes Drive change from the ground up, challenge the status quo and propose effective solutions Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, managing and aligning diverse requirements and expectations Liaise closely with developers to clarify requirements, resolve their queries, and explain business needs in technical terms Perform detailed data analysis using SQL to support decision-making and solution design Contribute to the delivery of both greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes Support Scrum Master responsibilities, including managing and maintaining GitLab boards to track and prioritize work items Assist in testing activities to validate deployments in lower environments, ensuring solutions meet business and technical expectations Requirements 10-15 years of overall experience in IT, including 8+ years as a technical BA, primarily within the banking domain Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline Proven record of working with complex engineering teams and enterprise-scale change in banking or financial services Expertise in financial crime prevention, with hands-on experience in name screening Understanding of client lifecycle management, including onboarding and offboarding Proven experience delivering greenfield and brownfield projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think fast and respond quickly in dynamic environments Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders Capability to work closely with developers to sort their queries and explain requirements and solutions in technical language Demonstrated ability to convert complex business requirements into well-defined technical specifications and deliverables Proficiency in SQL, Power BI and GitLab for data analysis, reporting and Scrum Master duties such as managing boards, backlogs and workflow visibility Nice to have Basic Python skills Experience working on Agentic AI or similar AI-driven projects India Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: Health benefits Retirement benefits Paid time off Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)