Senior Business Analyst (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

HR POD Careers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Lahore is seeking a Business Analyst or Product Owner. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in banking or fintech, a solid understanding of financial processes, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, defining product features, and managing the product backlog, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is essential for driving product success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in financial services.
• Solid understanding of financial processes such as payments and accounting.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Translate business and financial requirements into product features.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery.

Skills

Analytical and quantitative skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Finance or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, ACCA, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in the financial services, banking, or fintech sector.
• Solid understanding of financial processes such as payments, accounting, investments, loans, or risk management.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, or regulatory compliance (e.g., KYC, AML) is a plus.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of SQL or experience working with data analytics teams.
• Exposure to AI-driven finance solutions, blockchain, or open banking concepts.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSPO, CFA, CPA, or PMI-ACP) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Translate business and financial requirements into clear product features and user stories.
• Define, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and customer impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, finance, compliance, and marketing).
• Analyze financial data, KPIs, and customer behavior to inform product decisions.
• Ensure all financial products comply with relevant regulations and internal governance policies.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the financial domain.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support development and QA teams during sprints to clarify requirements and validate deliverables.
• Communicate product vision, progress, and results to senior management and stakeholders.