# Senior Functional Analyst (IFRS 9)

**Company:** [AGAD Technology](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/t9Fg1RJc3JyvG5n5am7XbS.md)
**Location:** Brussels, Belgium
**Workplace:** hybrid

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## Description

We are looking for an experienced **Functional Analyst with strong IFRS 9 expertise** to support a large-scale IFRS 9 migration programme within a leading financial institution. The role involves analysing and redesigning processes, supporting the migration of IFRS 9 data and calculation platforms, and acting as a key contributor throughout the implementation lifecycle.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead functional analysis activities within the IFRS 9 migration programme.
-   Analyse and document business requirements related to IFRS 9, credit risk and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations.
-   Support the migration from legacy IFRS 9 platforms to a new target solution.
-   Perform data analysis and data mapping between source and target environments.
-   Translate business requirements into functional specifications and support technical design activities.
-   Collaborate with business stakeholders, risk teams, finance teams and IT delivery teams.
-   Work closely with software vendors and external consulting partners involved in the IFRS 9 solution landscape.
-   Identify gaps, risks and dependencies within migration activities and recommend solutions.
-   Support testing activities, including functional testing, integration testing and data validation.
-   Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced analysts and project team members.
-   Contribute to project planning, governance and implementation activities.

## Requirements

**Required Experience**

-   Minimum 10–15 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst or similar role within financial services.
-   Proven experience working on **IFRS 9 implementations, migrations or enhancements**.
-   Strong understanding of:

-   IFRS 9 regulations and reporting requirements
-   Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodologies
-   Credit risk management processes
-   Banking data models and financial products

-   Experience with large-scale transformation or migration projects in banking.
-   Ability to work in complex stakeholder environments and drive requirements discussions.
-   Demonstrated capability to lead workshops and provide direction within multidisciplinary teams.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience with IFRS 9 calculation engines or vendor solutions used for ECL calculations.
-   Knowledge of regulatory reporting and risk management frameworks within banking.
-   Familiarity with data migration and data quality initiatives.
-   Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
-   Understanding of finance, accounting and risk domains within financial institutions.