Business Analyst - International Banking IT Integration

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-2946

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for a Business Analyst with hands on experience of delivering International Banking Projects involving multiple Business units, Product, Operations & Channels in Corporate banking. Specialised in analysis of business requirements around International Banking products with experience of Integration Projects a plus.

This role requires substantial business engagement and articulations skills, understanding of technology project lifecycle and good planning with ability.

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 manage the transformation and development of systems.

Description
* Implementation of solutions around International Banking Integration
* 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 Programme/Project Manager 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 up 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.
* Active participation in the requirement sessions with business and vendor.
* Understand and document processes relating to International Banking where system enhancements are required.
* Participate and coordinate with key stakeholders during System Integration Testing & User Acceptance Testing project phases.
* Responsible of system end user training for the projects undertaken.
* Identify system functionality and act as a focal point, coordinate with team members, and liaise with all stakeholders regarding subject related matters
* Conceptualise solutions for the requirements raised by business teams and coordinate with vendor to deliver them
* Come out with test scenarios to check the functionalities delivered by the solution and actively participate with the testing teams and business stakeholders to comprehensively test the solution
* Act as a subject matter expert within the team for system related initiatives.

Job Offer
* Salary: AED 18,000 - 25,000 monthly (Dependent on experience)
* 12 month extendable contract
* Medical insurance, annual leave, staff benefits and relocation assistance for candidates outside of UAE (flight from current country to Abu Dhabi and 4+ star hotel accommodation for 14 nights for self only)

Requirements

* University degree in Business Administration
* Professional qualifications like CBAP, PMP, SCM is preferable
* At least 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst with experience of working on International Banking Projects
* Understanding of IT systems and the ability to translate business requirements into useful reports.
* Communication and Coordination skills

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

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