Business Analyst

Emirates Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a professional for data analytics in Banking. Responsibilities include performing end-to-end incentive processing, developing datasets for insights, and managing data challenges. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary package, emphasis on work-life balance, and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Work-life balance and wellbeing

World-class Learning & Development platform

Generous annual leave

Private Healthcare

Preferential banking facilities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or data analytics.
• Familiarity with Retail Banking products and sales structures.
• Functional knowledge of banking MIS and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end incentive processing with accuracy.
• Develop and maintain incentive-related datasets for analysis.
• Manage data-related challenges and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

SQL

SAS

PowerBI

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Database Analytics

Tools

SAS

PowerBI

Job description

Job Responsibility

• Perform end-to-end incentive processing with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform ad-hoc business incentives simulation, data analysis requests with quick turnaround
• Hands‑on experience with MS Excel and knowledge of SQL, SAS, PowerBI or similar BI and Analytical tools will be added advantage
• Automate recurring tasks, simulations, processes, adjustments to reduce manual effort
• Develop and maintain incentive‑related datasets for analysis, insights and ad‑hoc requests
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency in outputs
• Effective workload prioritization
• Manage data‑related challenges, timely communication with management and stakeholders for timely corrective actions where required

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Database Analytics or related discipline required
• Must have at least 4+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or data analytics (incentives/sales performance preferred)
• Familiarity with Retail Banking products, distribution, and sales structures
• Functional knowledge of banking MIS, management reporting, and performance KPIs
• Candidates should have good Communication and Presentation skills. Ability to liaise with business teams to perform best practice in data representation and data sharing
• Strong Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Base SAS certified professional will be preferred
• Openness to learn/adapt new technologies as per the changing business trends

What we offer you

• Competitive salary package
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing across bank
• World‑class Learning & Development platform and career development
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Private Healthcare
• Preferential banking facilities for employees