Business Analyst – Consultant

Job Profile / Summary

Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System

Key Responsibilities

• Review Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and prepare Functional Specifications for development and testing activities.
• Analyze and map business processes to improve operational efficiency and system functionality.
• Manage defect lifecycle activities including issue tracking, resolution follow-up, and execution status reporting.
• Conduct test scope analysis, regression testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Support integration activities between Core Banking Systems and other banking applications.
• Provide technical and functional assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures across business and support functions.
• Coordinate with system analysts, developers, and vendors to design and implement business solutions.
• Track, manage, and document changes to business and system specifications.
• Prepare system business cycle specifications and monitor output controls, calculations, and postings.
• Create and support the preparation of user manuals, procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, project discussions, and performance assessments.
• Provide application support and respond to queries from internal users, external customers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, ethics, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of continuous experience in Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System implementation, support, and business analysis activities.
• Strong experience in Core Banking Systems and Loan Administration Systems.
• Hands-on experience in system integration with Core Banking applications.
• Proven experience in functional specification preparation, testing, and defect management.
• Experience in banking operations, business process analysis, and workflow mapping.
• Prior experience in banking or financial services environments is highly preferred.
• Experience working with vendors and multiple stakeholders within banking environments.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.
• GCC/local banking experience will be considered an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is preferable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven and high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels and external vendors.
• Commitment to quality, accountability, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently with ownership and responsibility.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, compliance, and data confidentiality standards.

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