IT Business Analyst

Client of Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their growing PMO. In this role, you will gather and analyze business requirements, facilitating workshops with key stakeholders to define project scope and ensure alignment. Your expertise will help identify gaps in current processes and recommend improvements, while collaborating with project managers and technical teams for seamless implementation. If you have a strong background in business analysis, particularly within finance, and possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in business analysis, preferably in the financial sector.
• Strong technical background in IT systems and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for development teams.
• Conduct workshops and interviews to capture business needs.

Skills

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual Capabilities

Tools

SDLC

IT Systems Architectures

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join a growing PMO in the company
• Must possess experience working on IT projects in the finance sector

About Our Client

A well-established regional brand in the financial services sector.

Job Description

• Gather, analyse, and meticulously document business requirements, transforming them into clear and concise functional specifications for development teams.
• Conduct and facilitate workshops and interviews with key stakeholders to effectively capture business needs, define project scope, and ensure alignment.
• Perform detailed gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current operational processes and desired future states, recommending targeted improvements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and technical teams to ensure seamless understanding and implementation of business requirements, providing support for project coordination activities.
• Assist in the development of use cases, process flows, and data models that effectively support project objectives, and coordinate with stakeholders for thorough deliverable reviews and validation.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by developing test cases and validating results, providing ongoing post-implementation support to ensure alignment with business needs.

The Successful Applicant

• 3-6 years of practical experience in business analysis, with a strong preference for experience within the financial industry (banking, insurance, investments, asset management, etc.).
• Solid technical background and understanding of IT systems architectures, integrations, and Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to comprehend complex business processes and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bilingual capabilities are considered a plus.