Business Analyst – Banking Domain (Core Banking & Digital Banking Platform)

We have an urgent requirement for Business Analyst – Banking Domain (Core Banking & Digital Banking Platform) one of our banking client in Dubai or Fujirah, UAE

Expertise in at least one major banking domain (Retail, Corporate, Treasury, Digital Banking, Cards and Payments)-

UAE regulatory frameworks including Central Bank guidelines, AML/CFT standards, KYC requirements, credit and risk policies, and regulatory reporting frameworks.---

Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.--

Exposure to large-scale transformation or core banking implementation programs is highly preferred.

End to End Banking Domain required

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Business Analyst to support strategic transformation initiatives across multiple banking domains.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, deep banking domain expertise, and proven experience managing end-to-end business analysis activities within complex financial environments.

This role is critical in bridging business objectives with technology solutions, ensuring regulatory alignment, operational efficiency, and successful delivery of digital and system modernization programs.

+ Lead end-to-end requirements gathering through stakeholder workshops, interviews, and process walkthroughs.

+ Elicit, document, and validate Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), user stories, and non-functional requirements.

+ Develop process models, use cases, workflow diagrams, and data mappings.

+ Ensure requirement traceability across the full project lifecycle.

+ Align requirements with business strategy, regulatory obligations, and system constraints.

+ Demonstrate strong working knowledge across Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury & Trade Finance, Payments & Digital Banking Channels.

+ Lending, Cards, and Islamic Banking knowledge is advantageous.

+ Interpret operational workflows, business rules, and compliance mandates.

+ Ensure alignment with UAE regulatory frameworks including Central Bank guidelines, AML/CFT standards, KYC requirements, credit and risk policies, and regulatory reporting frameworks.

+ Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and external vendors.

+ Participate in solution design reviews and validate functional fitment.

+ Support system integration discussions and API-based implementations.

+ Contribute to SIT/UAT planning, test case preparation, defect management, and reconciliation.

+ Ensure smooth production deployment and post-implementation review.

+ Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities.

+ Recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices.

+ Support digital transformation initiatives including workflow automation, system upgrades, and platform integration.

+ Engage business owners, SMEs, IT teams, and vendors to ensure clarity of scope and requirements.

+ Contribute to RFP/RFI documentation and vendor evaluation processes.

+ Provide structured communication of project risks, dependencies, and impacts.

+ Facilitate effective decision-making across cross-functional teams.