Senior Data Business Analyst

Emdad By Elm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Data Business Analyst in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior-level position requires robust experience in data analysis to bridge business and technical teams effectively. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with excellent communication, analytical skills, and be proficient in English. Familiarity with business analysis tools such as Jira and SQL is essential. Professional certifications and experience in data analysis are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s is an advantage.
• Experience in data analysis and artificial intelligence is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CDMP, Agile, or Scrum are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and data needs into technical data requirements.
• Define and assess Data Use Cases and their business value.
• Analyze gaps between available data and required data.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (added advantage)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SQL

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Senior Data Business Analyst is a senior-level role requiring strong experience in data analysis and business requirements management. The position acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into clear and actionable data requirements that support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business and data needs into technical data requirements.
• Define, document, and assess Data Use Cases and their business value.
• Act as a facilitator between stakeholders and data engineering teams.
• Analyze gaps between available data and required data for decision-making.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of data solutions and analytics initiatives.

Required Tools and Technologies

• Business Analysis Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• BPMN
• SQL (Basic level)
• Data analysis tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• A Master’s degree is considered an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, presentation, and professional reporting skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and support change management initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CDMP, Agile, or Scrum are considered an advantage.
• Experience in data analysis and artificial intelligence is a plus.