Business Analyst / QA Consultant – Core Banking (Finastra EQUATION) | Doha, Qatar

nairsystems; Qatar; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nair Systems in Doha, Qatar seeks an experienced Business Analyst / QA Consultant specializing in Finastra EQUATION to support core banking implementations. The role requires deep knowledge of equation core banking, BRS review, and test management across development and testing environments.

The candidate will analyze processes, prepare specifications, develop test cases, and manage defects, with strong communication and data confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five continuous years of experience with the Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System.
• Practical experience in core banking system support and implementation.
• In‑depth knowledge of core banking and loan administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Review BRS and prepare functional specifications for development and testing.
• Develop test cases covering the full scope of business and system requirements.
• Analyze business processes and prepare process mappings.
• Manage defect lifecycles and report testing status.
• Conduct test scope analysis and regression testing.
• Evaluate systems integration requirements involving core banking systems.
• Support business and technical requirements with core banking knowledge.
• Coordinate with analysts and programmers to design and develop business systems.
• Track and document changes to business specifications.
• Prepare user documentation and training materials.
• Participate in performance assessments and stakeholder meetings.
• Respond to questions from team members and customers.
• Ensure data protection and banking ethics compliance.

Skills

Finastra EQUATION

Core banking

Test case design

Defect management

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/CS/MIS/Eng/Business

Tools

Finastra EQUATION

Job description

Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Category: Banking & Insurance; Information Technology (IT) & Software; Finance & Accounting

Job Overview

Nair Systems is seeking an experienced Business Analyst / QA Consultant specializing in the Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System for its operations in Qatar. This opportunity is intended for professionals with a minimum of five continuous years of hands‑on experience in Finastra EQUATION, including core banking system support and implementation.

The successful candidate will analyze business processes, review Business Requirements Specifications (BRS), prepare functional specifications, and develop test cases covering the required scope. The role also involves test scope analysis, regression testing, defect lifecycle management, execution status reporting, and coordination with systems analysts and programmers to support business system development and implementation.

Candidates should have an in‑depth understanding of core banking and loan administration systems, systems integration, and banking operations. Strong communication, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and data confidentiality practices are essential. The required joining timeframe is within two weeks, with a maximum of one month.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and prepare functional specifications for development and testing.
• Develop test cases covering the complete scope of business and system requirements.
• Analyze business processes and prepare process mappings.
• Manage defect lifecycles and report testing execution status.
• Conduct test scope analysis and regression testing.
• Evaluate systems integration requirements involving core banking systems.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of core banking and loan administration systems to support business and technical requirements.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures across business and support functions.
• Coordinate with systems analysts and programmers to design and develop business systems.
• Track, maintain, and document changes to business specifications.
• Prepare and assist with user documentation, work instructions, procedures, and training materials.
• Prepare business cycle specifications and manage the output and controls of calculations and postings.
• Participate in meetings to assess individual, team, and departmental performance.
• Respond to application‑related questions from team members and internal and external customers.
• Maintain strict data protection, confidentiality, and compliance with banking ethics and codes of conduct.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five continuous years of experience with the Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System.
• Practical experience in core banking system support and implementation.
• In‑depth knowledge of core banking and loan administration systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in the Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System.
• Experience reviewing BRS documents and preparing functional specifications.
• Knowledge of test case development, test scope analysis, regression testing, and defect management.
• Understanding of systems integration with core banking platforms.
• Experience documenting business specifications, system procedures, and user instructions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.

Communication and Professional Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Arabic language skills are preferable.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective teamwork and coordination with reporting hierarchies.
• Customer service orientation and professional communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with bank stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Strong planning, accountability, and task management capabilities.
• Commitment to banking ethics, confidentiality, and data protection standards.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The employer has not specified a salary range or compensation package for this position.

The role provides an opportunity to apply specialized core banking knowledge across business analysis, quality assurance, system implementation, testing, and banking systems integration. It may support continued professional development in core banking consulting, business systems analysis, software quality assurance, and banking technology.

Details regarding training, certification support, medical insurance, leave, and other employment benefits should be confirmed directly with the recruiter.

Employment Details

• Job Title: Business Analyst / QA Consultant – Core Banking
• Core Banking Platform: Finastra EQUATION
• Company: Nair Systems
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 continuous years with Finastra EQUATION
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Joining Timeframe: Within 2 weeks; maximum 1 month
• Resume Format: Microsoft Word