Senior Business Analyst

SSC HR Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

SSC HR Solutions in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to drive banking projects from requirements gathering to delivery. You will analyze business processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate needs into functional specifications and user stories.

The role requires excellent communication skills in Arabic and English, familiarity with agile environments, and a track record in digital banking or corporate banking initiatives in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability to translate requirements into actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English preferred.
• Experience in banking projects and agile environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders (functional and non-functional).
• Analyze banking processes and identify improvements for digital banking solutions.
• Document requirements, use cases, and user stories; collaborate with IT to translate into technical specs.
• Lead UAT to verify solutions meet business needs and quality standards.
• Provide post-implementation support, training, and change management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/IT or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders, including both functional and non-functional requirements
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of business processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and optimization
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and document business requirements, use cases, and user stories
• Develop detailed business requirements documents, functional specifications, and other documentation as needed
• Collaborate with IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of digital banking solutions, loan products, and corporate banking services
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate that solutions meet business requirements and quality standards
• Provide support during the implementation phase, including user training, change management, and post-implementation support
• Act as a subject matter expert on banking products and services, providing guidance and support to stakeholders as needed
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements related to banking, ensuring compliance with applicable standards

Requirements

• bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking industry, preferably with a local bank in Saudi Arabia
• Experience in digital banking loans or corporate banking is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in Arabic and English languages, both written and verbal, is preferred
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience working in an agile environment is advantageous
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail