Business Analysis and Data Analyst

Overview Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable) Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Summary: Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving. Key Responsibilities • Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects. • Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives. • Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions. • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups. • Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation. • Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI. • Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders. Required Skills and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline. • 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech. • High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization. • Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects. • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise wit