Functional Analyst (Business Analyst)–Regulatory & Financial MIS Reporting

IRISSTAR Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a Techno-Functional professional to support automation and reporting within finance and technology teams. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services industry and strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include designing automated reports, executing UAT, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should be proficient in Oracle PL/SQL, MS SQL, Advanced Excel, and Power BI. This role offers a dynamic environment to drive enhancements across critical systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services industry.
• Strong Techno-Functional background in Finance Information Systems.
• Proven expertise in planning and executing UAT for projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated reports and dashboards for Regulatory Reporting.
• Ensure efficient UAT execution across Finance, Technology, and Operations teams.
• Act as a single point of contact for finance queries.

Skills

Techno-Functional expertise

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle PL/SQL

MS SQL

Advanced MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a Techno-Functional professional with strong experience in Regulatory & Financial Management Reporting to support automation, UAT, and MIS delivery across finance and technology teams within the banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated reports and dashboards for Regulatory Reporting teams in collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensure efficient and timely UAT execution across multiple teams including Finance, Technology, Operations, Business streams, and PMO
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of data for Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial & Regulatory reporting
• Act as a single point of contact for finance queries related to Finance Information Systems for UAE & Overseas locations
• Represent Finance teams as a Techno-Functional member during project implementations, URFs, CRs, and system enhancements
• Work closely with Finance Information Projects & Technology teams to ensure correct data capture, enabling automation and regulatory accuracy
• Design and maintain standardized, reusable UAT procedures, templates, and queries
• Support enhancements and continuous improvements in Regulatory & Financial MIS applications
• Identify and elevate process gaps, manual workarounds, and system limitations impacting MIS and regulatory reporting
• Handle periodic and ad-hoc regulatory/MIS reporting requests
• Track and resolve service tickets related to Core Banking (T24), ERP, PRIME, FM, COF, SAA, CPR, and other reporting systems
• Provide BAU and month-end support for Regulatory & Financial Management Reporting teams

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services industry
• Strong Techno-Functional background in Finance Information Systems
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • MS SQL
  • Advanced MS Excel
  • Power BI (Report Design & Development)
• Solid understanding of Banking Operations, Products, and Reporting Structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven expertise in planning and executing UAT for projects of varying complexity
• Strong system knowledge with ability to work across multiple platforms