Business Analyst

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will gather business requirements, analyze data, and support technology implementations. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in tools like JIRA and SQL, as well as an understanding of banking products and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of retail and corporate banking systems.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Conduct gap and impact analysis for projects.
• Support User Acceptance Testing and coordinate with users.

Skills

Requirement gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Visio

Excel

SQL

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience in the banking and financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory requirements, and will be responsible for gathering business requirements, analyzing data, and supporting the implementation of technology solutions that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, QA teams, and project managers to ensure successful delivery.
• Conduct gap analysis, impact analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinate with business users for validation.
• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and other documentation.
• Analyze and improve existing banking processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of retail banking, corporate banking, digital banking, or core banking systems.
• Experience with requirement gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Excel, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory projects (e.g., AML, KYC, Basel, FATCA).
• Knowledge of banking APIs, digital transformation, or FinTech integrations.
• Certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, or Scrum Master are a plus.