Solution Analyst - Banking

Collaborate with business units, product owners, and IT teams to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for banking solutions.

Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Partner with digital banking, mobile, and web development teams to design and deliver seamless, customer-centric experiences across all channels.

Evaluate existing systems, identify integration gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance process efficiency and system performance.

Work alongside solution architects to ensure all proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards.

Conduct impact analyses and feasibility studies for new initiatives prior to development commencement.

Support the full testing lifecycle including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Participate in vendor evaluations, solution demos, and RFP processes as required.

Ensure full compliance with SAMA, NCA, and internal IT governance frameworks at every stage of delivery.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

4 5 years of hands-on experience as a Solution Analyst within banking or financial services.

Proven track record working on digital banking platforms and customer-facing applications.

Direct collaboration experience with mobile and web development teams to deliver production-grade applications.

Strong database skills SQL, Oracle, or equivalent including data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.

Solid understanding of API integrations, data flow mapping, and system architecture design principles.

Familiarity with banking operations, payment gateways, and financial products, including deposits, loans, and credit cards.

Working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks: SAMA, Basel III, and AML.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Strong stakeholder management skills and proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.