Senior Business Analyst - Banking/Financial Services

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in banking or financial services. The ideal candidate should possess over 8 years of experience and be adept at gathering and documenting business requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring communication between business and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals. Excellent English communication and analytical skills are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of Core Banking, Digital Channels, Payments, and Lending platforms.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRD).
• Act as liaison between business teams and IT.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Jira

Job description

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

Job Openings SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

About the job SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that business requirements are accurately captured, effectively communicated, and successfully delivered. This position is particularly suited to professionals with a strong background in the banking and financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and related documentation.
• Act as a liaison between business teams and IT to ensure solutions meet business objectives and align with strategic goals.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate that final deliverables meet defined requirements, as needed.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and demand pipelines, recommending mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including SAMA, internal audit requirements, and other relevant frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong working knowledge of banking systems, including Core Banking, Digital Channels, Payments, and Lending platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Visio, and Jira.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

Preferred Certifications

• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) or equivalent certifications.