Job Description:We are seeking a skilled Lending Business Analyst to join our team and drive business process improvement, requirements gathering, and solution design for lending operations. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that solutions meet regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements while enabling business growth.Key Responsibilities:Analyze complex lending scenarios and propose effective solutions to address operational and regulatory challenges.Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate detailed business requirements, workflow diagrams, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Ensure all solutions adhere to lending compliance, regulatory standards, and risk management frameworks.Engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and alignment on project objectives.Partner with technology teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and support implementation.Support Agile development processes, actively participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.Utilize project management and collaboration tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps to track project progress, manage tasks, and maintain documentation.Adapt quickly to evolving requirements and shifting project priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in existing lending processes and recommending enhancements.Skills & Competencies:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to dissect complex lending scenarios.Strong proficiency in documenting business requirements, workflow diagrams, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.Deep understanding of lending compliance, regulatory requirements, and risk management.Experience with Agile methodologies and project management/collaboration tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).Ability to rapidly adapt to changing priorities and requirements.