Interim Process analyst / Business analyst - Financial operations

For a client of ours based in Utrecht, we are looking for an experienced Financial Services Process Analyst / Business Process Analyst – Financial Operations (payroll/secondment)

You will translate business, operational, regulatory and licensing requirements into clear end-to-end target designs and support their implementation. The role comes with a lot of autonomy and responsibility, and you will work closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Finance and Compliance.

Your responsibilities:

• Translating business, operational, regulatory and licensing requirements into end-to-end target designs.
• Designing the future operating model for a licensed payments entity, including safeguarding processes and capabilities, and supporting its implementation.
• Analysing and optimising money flows, invoicing processes and the related data flows.
• Advising on the process, data and system changes needed for a successful implementation.
• Bringing together stakeholders from Product, Technology, Operations, Finance and Compliance and aligning their requirements.
• Supporting Product and Technology teams as they implement the designs.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Process Analyst or Business Analyst in Financial Services.
• Experience with end-to-end financial processes, flows of funds, payment processes and invoicing.
• Experience translating laws and regulations, operational requirements and business requirements into concrete designs that Product and Technology teams can implement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and regulated financial operating models.
• A hands-on mindset and the ability to work independently at a senior level.
• Experience with licensed payments entities or licensing requirements is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Fluent English.

Additional information:

• Duration: approximately 4 months (until 31 March 2027)
• Start date: 25 November 2026 (to be agreed)
• Hours: 32–40 hours per week (40 preferred)
• Location: Utrecht, hybrid (in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays)