Business Analyst - Corporate Banking

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-2657

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This offers a great opportunity to be a part of a major transformation project in the banking industry. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Business Analyst will use their experience as a subject matter expert to conceptualize solutions for the requirements raised by business teams and coordinate with vendor to deliver them.

Client Details
Two of the largest and most established banks in the UAE are undergoing an exciting integration phase. With aspirations of securing the smoothest transition, they are looking to bring in the best talent available to carry out the transformation and development of systems.

Description
* Implementation of solutions around banking products
* Understanding the existing solutions of the bank and coming up with strategies to implement the solution to take care of the process in IT solution
* Interacting with business and assist the integration lead to implement the unified solution
* Interacting with internal IT teams and drive the initiative to successful transition
* Interacting with vendor teams to understand intricacies of the software and come out with solutions to provide business benefits
* Responsible for identifying the key data requirement, data mappings, and core system enhancements for project implementation
* Ensure effectiveness in reporting through functional data validation and confirmation that the output generated and produced from the system is complete, reconciled against source systems.
* Participate in all project related activities with regards to requirements gathering, planning, implementation, as well as system & user acceptance testing.
* Responsible for end user training and ensuring the required knowledge transfer to key team members is set in place.
* Lead the functional validation and reconciliation of data against source systems. Check information, identify data breaks, and liaise with teams to ensure timely rectification of data extracts provided from different sources.
* Participate in gathering requirements with teams from corporate online banking and other Global transaction banking requirements.
* Identify system functionality and act as a focal point, coordinate with team members, and liaise with all stakeholders regarding subject related matters

Job Offer
* 12 month extendable contract
* Medical insurance, annual leave, staff benefits and relocation assistance for candidates outside of UAE

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years' experience in a business analysis role within a banking IT environment.
* Minimum Bachelor's degree
* Experience requirement gathering, process mapping and documentation
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholder group
* Good understanding of best practice banking processes related to the role
* Good understanding of SDLC and Project management process

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Business Analyst salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 15,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience