Are you a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in banking and financial services? This role in Dubai offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple key initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and bridge the gap between business objectives and IT solutions. If you have extensive experience in business analysis, project lifecycle management, and functional domain expertise, this position is ideal for you.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Job Function: Business Analysis and IT Project Management
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and users to gather and document business requirements
- Conduct in-depth analysis to understand project needs, objectives, and constraints
- Develop clear and concise business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications, use cases, and process flows
- Bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by translating requirements into functional specifications
- Maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle, ensuring accessibility for stakeholders
- Work closely with IT teams to ensure business requirements are effectively implemented in technical solutions
- Ensure smooth communication and coordination between business teams and technical teams
- Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Participate in end-to-end project lifecycle activities, ensuring timely execution and delivery
- Apply business analysis best practices in both waterfall and agile project environments
Required Skills and Experience
- 7 to 10 years of experience in business analysis, with at least 3 to 5 years in the banking or financial industry
- Hands-on experience in IT and business-based projects within a business analyst capacity
- Strong functional expertise in one or more of the following domains: personal banking, business banking, SME, wealth management, digital banking, or corporate banking
- Prior technical background is a definite advantage
- CBAP or any business analysis certification is highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in creating detailed BRDs, functional specifications, and other project documentation
- Familiarity with both waterfall and agile methodologies is an advantage
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-impact banking and financial projects
- Career growth and professional development in a leading financial services environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and business transformation initiatives in Dubai
About the Company
A leading financial services provider specializing in banking and digital transformation projects. The company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering seamless financial solutions in the UAE.