--- title: 'Senior Business Analyst - Payments at Sailpeak' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-business-analyst-payments-sailpeak-brussels-qe5xj4h2j184' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Senior Business Analyst - Payments at Sailpeak - **Company:** Sailpeak - **Location:** Brussels, Belgium - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sailpeak/4174a356-3dfa-4643-92fe-085ce9cd6295 ## Job description ## About SailPeak At Sailpeak, we are a Brussels-based consulting firm specializing in guiding Banking & Insurance firms through the complexities of digital transformation. With expertise in Business Strategy, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation, Sailpeak helps clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape and reach new heights of success. 🤖 About the Role We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst - Payments with at least 5 years of experience in corporate and retail payments to join our growing team. In this role, you will be working on some of the most challenging and impactful projects across our banking and financial services clients, bridging the gap between Business and IT while keeping an eye on emerging AI and digital trends. 📊 You will: - Requirement & Strategy Management: Build roadmaps, set KPIs, budget, and collect/document business requirements and functional specifications. - Process & Systems Modeling: Perform data analysis and design systems diagrams, process flows, and workflows using Design Thinking tools. - Bridge IT & Business: Translate business needs into tech requirements, acting as a pragmatic link between IT and business teams while managing priorities. - Navigate Domain & Compliance: Apply deep domain knowledge of bank processes (KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions) and current regulatory/risk contexts (PSD2/3, GDPR, G20, Digital Euro). - Agile Execution: Drive project delivery utilizing Agile methodologies and ceremonies. 🫵 You bring to the table: - 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in corporate/retail payments. - Payments Expertise: In-depth knowledge of domestic and international payments, payment rails, SWIFT standards/products, and file formats (ISO XML / ISO 20022). - Technical & Analytical Suite: Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and JIRA (or similar Agile tools). - Mindset & Approach: Rigorous, detail-oriented, collaborative, data-driven, and highly empathetic to users' needs and stakeholder expectations. Affinity with project management. - Regulatory Acumen: Solid understanding of PSD2/3, GDPR, G20, Digital Euro, and financial risk/compliance frameworks. 🤹 Nice to have - Experience with or a good understanding of Blockchain and AI technologies and their application in Financial Services. 🗣️ Language Skills - Fluency in English and French/Dutch 🎁 What’s in it for you 💸 A competitive salary and benefits package. 🦾 Working on cutting-edge projects with leading banking clients, in a startup environment 💿 Exposure to a wide array of AI and data science technologies. 🫂 Mentorship from Directors and Partners with backgrounds from renowned companies like Google, PayPal, Semetis, and Sia Partners. 🧑‍🔬 The Process - Step 1: 30-minute call with our Talent team: focusing on your current situation, motivation, experience, and practicalities - Step 2: 45-minute deep dive into the projects you’ve worked on with one of our experienced consultants - Step 3: Step 3: 30-minute call with one of the founders, talking in more depth about motivations and ambitions - Step 4: Onsite Business Case in our office - The offer Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in management consulting with Sailpeak? ## About Sailpeak ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sailpeak is a management consulting firm driving digital transformation in the financial sector through a blend of strategy, data, and AI expertise. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped / Self-funded) - **Headquarters**: Brussels, Belgium (with offices in Paris and London) - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Nico and Stef (full names not publicly disclosed) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Management Consulting & Financial Services (Fintech, Banking, Insurance) - **Target customers**: B2B – Financial institutions, banks, insurance companies, and fintechs seeking digital transformation - **Mission**: To redefine consulting in the financial sector by bringing an entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset to drive real transformation, rather than just offering advice. ## Products & Services - **Digital Strategy & Transformation Consulting**: End-to-end advisory for financial institutions looking to modernize operations, implement AI, and drive business change. - **AI & Data Projects**: Specialized consulting in AI strategy, data science, and prompt engineering, including a dedicated Research Center that produces proprietary reports (e.g., "AI Barometer in Financial Services" and "Retail Banking Website Benchmark"). - **Project Management & Implementation**: Hands-on project management for digital initiatives, ensuring measurable impact and tangible returns. - **Talent & Team Building**: Internal focus on doubling headcount by 2026, with active recruitment for roles like AI Consultants, Data Scientists, and Product Owners. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped) - **Key Metric**: ~18-19 employees (as of mid-2026), with a year-over-year headcount growth of +75% and monthly growth of +7.7%. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; the firm is self-funded by its founders. Partnerships are client-driven (financial institutions). - **Growth Signals**: - Active job postings: 5-7 open roles (Business Analyst - AI, Data Scientist, Senior Consultant - AI, Product Owner - AI, Marketing Intern). - LinkedIn follower growth: +1.6% monthly (2,393 followers). - Expanding from 13 to 19 employees in a short period. - Published two major industry reports annually (AI Barometer, Retail Banking Benchmark). - Offices in Brussels, Paris, and London. ## Competitive Advantages - **Entrepreneurial DNA**: Founders are experienced entrepreneurs who saw a gap in traditional consulting—offering a "let's get it done" mentality rather than just advisory. - **Niche Expertise**: Deeply specialized in financial services (Fintech, Banking, Insurance), with a dedicated Research Center producing thought leadership. - **Hybrid, People-First Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and a flat hierarchy where every voice is valued—rare in traditional consulting. - **AI & Data Focus**: One of the few boutique firms combining strategy, data, and AI under one roof, with proprietary reports that build credibility. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale the team**: Aim to double headcount by 2026, actively hiring for AI, data, and consulting roles. - **Deepen AI & Research**: Expanding the Research Center to produce more proprietary insights (AI Barometer, Banking Benchmark) and build a reputation as a thought leader. - **Geographic expansion**: Already in Brussels, Paris, and London; likely to grow within Europe. - **Client impact**: Prioritize measurable, tangible returns for clients (e.g., "25 AI Report" referenced on the website). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "People-first" environment with a collaborative, hands-on, and entrepreneurial spirit. The team is described as "experts in data, strategy, and technology" who are "builders, thinkers, and partners." - **Work Model**: Hybrid – employees combine remote and on-site work (typical time on-site not specified, but roles are listed as "Hybrid" in Brussels). - **Growth Opportunities**: High-growth environment (75% YoY headcount growth) with exposure to cutting-edge AI projects in the financial sector. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the emphasis on "innovation," "research center," and "tangible impact" suggests a learning-intensive, project-driven environment. - **Team Size**: Small (~18-19 people), meaning high ownership, visibility, and impact from day one. ## Sources 1. [Sailpeak About Us](https://www.sailpeak.com/about-us) 2. [Sailpeak Homepage](https://sailpeak.com/) 3. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/sailpeak) 4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sailpeak) 5. 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