Senior Business Analyst – (UAE National)

Talents of Endearment; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above 18k AED

Hybrid work setup

Banking modernization projects

Job summary

Talents of Endearment in Dubai seeks a seasoned Emirati Business Analyst with 12+ years’ experience in wholesale or corporate banking lending and IT project expertise, including loan origination systems. The role focuses on transforming lending operations for top banking clients across the UAE.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, translate business needs into technical designs, and ensure regulatory alignment with UAE standards while driving improved client experiences and

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in banking operations, lending, or financial IT projects.
• Proven knowledge of commercial/corporate loan products and workflows.
• Familiarity with platforms like Finastra, Temenos, or custom-built origination solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for corporate and wholesale lending processes
• Lead business analysis for digital transformation initiatives, especially around loan origination
• Capture and translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs
• Liaise with client stakeholders to validate workflows, business rules, and system enhancements
• Collaborate with IT and vendor teams during platform integration and implementation cycles
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., UAE Central Bank, IFRS 9)
• Provide support during user testing, training, and post-go-live adoption

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile delivery

English & Arabic communication

Tools

Finastra

Temenos

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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid – Work-from-home & On-site at Client Locations)

Employment Type: Full-Time

A prominent multi national company is seeking a seasoned Emirati Business Analyst with over 12 years of specialized experience in wholesale or corporate banking lending. The ideal candidate may also bring deep expertise in Information Technology with a track record of successfully implementing Loan Origination Systems within banks or financial institutions.

The role involves collaborating with leading banking clients in Abu Dhabi, driving transformation projects that improve operational efficiencies, client experiences, and compliance across lending products. This is a purpose-driven opportunity for those passionate about elevating the UAE’s financial ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for corporate and wholesale lending processes
• Lead business analysis for digital transformation initiatives, especially around loan origination
• Capture and translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs
• Liaise with client stakeholders to validate workflows, business rules, and system enhancements
• Collaborate with IT and vendor teams during platform integration and implementation cycles
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., UAE Central Bank, IFRS 9)
• Provide support during user testing, training, and post-go-live adoption

Requirements

• UAE national with strong communication skills in English and Arabic preferred
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in banking operations, lending, or financial IT projects
• Proven knowledge of commercial/corporate loan products and workflows
• Familiarity with platforms like Finastra, Temenos, or custom-built origination solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and client engagement skills
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and agile delivery environments

Benefits

• Attractive salary packages: AED 18000+ per month (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid work setup with flexibility to operate from home and client locations
• Strategic projects that influence core banking modernization across the UAE
• Opportunity to contribute to national talent development and financial innovation
• Professional growth pathways within a reputable transformation partner