Business Analyst

CreditNinja - KMD Partners, LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Business Analyst. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the banking sector, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves analyzing business processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering insights to optimize financial solutions. Proficiency in Arabic and English is a must, with a preference for experience in digital banking transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or finance.
• Deep understanding of banking processes and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and communication of findings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in the banking/financial sector to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of hands-on experience in business analysis, demonstrating expertise in analyzing complex business processes and delivering actionable insights for financial institutions. The candidate should be fluent in Arabic and ready to join within the next 3-4 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business processes within the banking/financial domain to identify areas for improvement, efficiency gains, and risk management.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, define, and document business requirements.

• Provide recommendations for process optimization, technology solutions, and business growth strategies.

• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Work closely with project managers, developers, and other departments to ensure timely delivery of solutions.

• Conduct impact assessments and support business case development for proposed solutions.

• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure effective communication across teams.

• Ensure project scope is well-defined and aligns with organizational goals.

• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and ensure smooth transition to production systems.

• Develop reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management.

Key Requirements:

• Language Skills: Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking or financial industry.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of banking processes, financial products, regulations, and technology solutions within the sector.

• Technical Skills: Experience with business analysis tools, MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and familiarity with requirements management and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data and translate business needs into actionable insights.

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Location: Must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate within 3-4 weeks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with digital banking transformation, core banking systems, or financial technology (FinTech).

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is a plus.

• Relevant certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMIPBA (Professional in Business Analysis) are a plus