Financial Services Business Analyst

The Business Analyst (BA) plays a critical role in connecting business stakeholders with technical teams by identifying business needs, analyzing existing processes, and documenting detailed requirements. This position supports the delivery of technology solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and generating measurable business value. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the Banking or Financial Services industry, with particular emphasis on Trade Finance and Islamic Banking. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and effective stakeholder management are essential to successfully guide projects through the entire solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications for development teams.
- Facilitate communication between business units and IT to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Support the implementation of technology solutions, including system integration, process automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Assist in testing, validation, and user acceptance to ensure solutions meet business expectations.
- Monitor project progress and provide ongoing support throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing operational workflows.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
- Proven professional experience within the Banking or Financial Services industry is mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in Trade Finance, including understanding of banking processes, workflows, and system implementations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting projects through full solution lifecycle phases, from requirements gathering to implementation and post-deployment support.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Hands-on experience in Islamic Banking is highly desirable.
- Exposure to digital transformation projects, system implementations, integrations, and process automation within financial institutions.
- Familiarity with banking platforms such as Temenos, iMAL, Flexcube, Finastra, or equivalent core banking solutions is an advantage.
- Candidates with Trade Finance specialization will be given strong preference during the shortlisting process.

Additional Requirements
- Candidates without prior experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry will not be considered.
- A background in Trade Finance will significantly enhance candidacy and is preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology within a dynamic financial services environment, contributing to impactful projects that drive innovation and efficiency.