Business Analyst Junior+ [Finance]

<p data-start="97" data-end="184">We are looking for a <strong data-start="118" data-end="146">Junior+ Business Analyst</strong> to join <strong>the Finance team</strong> in Colombia.</p> <p data-start="186" data-end="509">The Finance team is responsible for budgeting, financial planning, accounting, treasury, procurement, and financial reporting. As Plata continues to scale in Colombia, the team is building best-in-class processes, controls, and systems, leveraging automation and AI to support the bank's growth and regulatory requirements.</p> <p data-start="511" data-end="967">In this role, you will help Finance teams improve processes, translate business needs into clear requirements, and support the implementation of scalable solutions. You will work closely with Finance stakeholders, Product Managers, and Engineering teams on process automation, system improvements, and the development of future finance tools, including a Treasury Management System (TMS), accounting and tax processes, and end-to-end procurement workflows.</p> <p data-start="969" data-end="1156">This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, product, and technology and offers the opportunity to directly influence how Finance operates as the bank grows in Colombia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Challenges that await you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyzing and documenting current finance processes and operations across Planning, Treasury, FinOps, Accounting, and Taxes</li> <li>Gathering business requirements from local Finance stakeholders and translating them into structured specifications and actionable technical tasks</li> <li>Identifying process inefficiencies, operational risks, and control gaps to ensure strict Maker-Checker segregation of duties</li> <li>Designing and documenting future-state processes, data definitions, and complex workflows (such as dual-valuation logic for Local GAAP vs. US GAAP)</li> <li>Supporting finance process automation initiatives using AI and together with Product and Engineering teams, specifically connecting upstream operational systems (like Procure-to-Pay or core banking) with downstream NetSuite accounting</li> <li>Adapting existing finance processes from Mexico to the strictly regulated Colombian market</li> <li>Participating in the design and implementation of future finance systems and tools</li> <li>Collaborating with technical teams during implementation, testing, and validation phases</li> <li>Facilitating workshops and coordinating stakeholders across Finance, Product, Data, and Engineering teams, acting as the primary translator between local business needs and foreign technical architectures</li> <li>Supporting reconciliation, operational, and process-control activities when needed</li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6186"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">What makes you a great fit:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1–2 years of experience as a Business Analyst</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or another quantitative field</li> <li>Experience gathering, documenting, and managing business requirements</li> <li>Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications</li> <li>Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with a problem-solving and logical reasoning mindset</li> <li>Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and translate business needs into implementation-ready requirements</li> <li>Experience working with business and technical teams throughout the delivery lifecycle</li> <li>Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment, and highly regulated environment</li> <li><strong>B2 or higher English level</strong> for effective communication with an international team</li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6259"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Your bonus skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Spanish language skills</li> <li>Experience using AI for automation projects</li> <li>Experience in finance, accounting, treasury, operations, or process automation environments</li> <li>Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, or reporting tools</li> <li>Exposure to fintech, banking, or financial services</li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6325"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Our ways of working:</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6349"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Innovative Spirit:</strong> A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6427"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Honest Feedback: </strong>valuing open, transparent communication</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6487"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Supportive Team:</strong> a strong, collaborative community</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6541"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Celebrating Achievements: </strong>recognizing our wins together</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6600"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">High-Tech Environment: </strong>a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6731"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Our benefits:</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6748"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Relocation support</strong> to one of our hubs — Mexico, Serbia, or Georgia — with assistance for the employee and their family</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6888"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Flexible work</strong> from one of our offices or remote</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6939"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Healthcare Coverage</strong></p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="6962"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Education Budget:</strong> Language lessons, professional training and certifications</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7042"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Wellness Budget:</strong> Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7112"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Vacation policy:</strong> 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave</p> </li> </ul>