191 Business Analysis jobs in Dubai

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.

• 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.

• 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 with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

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.

• 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.

• 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 with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

The Strategy and Future Department is seeking a Strategic Planning & Performance Management Manager who will be responsible for implementing the Strategic Planning and Performance Management related activities including the development of strategic plans oversight of performance metrics and execution of scenario planning initiatives to ensure institutional alignment proactive decision-making and long-term strategic impact in line with the Universitys institutional priorities objectives governance frameworks and quality standards.

• Develop and implement institutional strategic plans in line with national priorities and the Universitys objectives.
• Develop and regularly update strategic financial models with different scenarios in line with the strategic plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Engage with the concerned internal and external stakeholders to align decision-making processes with strategic governance frameworks.
• Conduct scenario planning and long-term foresight initiatives to proactively identify institutional challenges and strategic opportunities.
• Execute strategic projects while ensuring timely delivery adherence to scope and alignment of the same with institutional quality standards.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership leveraging performance insights trend analysis and emerging strategic developments.
• Monitor performance metrics including key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess institutional progress against strategic objectives.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports to summarize progress insights and recommendations for institutional application.
• Perform ad-hoc activities related to the job duties as required by the direct supervisor.

• Masters degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience and at least 6 years in a managerial position.
• PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience and at least 4 years in a managerial position.
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic & English
• Ability to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Desired or preferred requirements:

• Experience working in the academic environment.

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. cash housing annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

For any further inquiries please contact

Required Experience:

Manager

The Senior Business Analyst leads a team to undertake the review and analysis of the organisation’s business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.

Department: Project Management

Compensation: AED 21,667 P/M

• Enhance business systems by providing accurate information about business needs and priorities.
• Analyse and consolidate information to develop business cases to support achievement of business objectives.
• Extract data reports and review information to identify trends, system pain points and opportunities for business improvement across the business.
• Provide plain language advice on technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify how changing business requirements may be delivered with existing solutions.
• Coordinate process improvement test cases, liaising with DSG and client business units, evaluating and reporting on potential process improvement initiatives and instituting systems changes.
• Develop and use information material such as process descriptions, checklists, templates and guides to assist staff with implementing defined processes.
• Guide and support team members to provide customer-focused services.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is a good starting point for this position.
• Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate team, provide direction and manage performance.
• Mentor, lead and support the team and share information and research.
• Ensure consistent and coordinated customer services through teamwork and collaboration.
• Resolve issues and provide solutions to problems.
• Provide information regarding agency sector-wide rules and standards.
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so.
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team/unit.
• Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy framework within which they operate and act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and inappropriate behaviour.

The Senior Business Analyst leads a team to undertake the review and analysis of the organisation's business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.

Department: Project Management

Compensation: AED 21,667 P/M

• Enhance business systems by providing accurate information about business needs and priorities.
• Analyse and consolidate information to develop business cases to support achievement of business objectives.
• Extract data reports and review information to identify trends, system pain points and opportunities for business improvement across the business.
• Provide plain language advice on technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify how changing business requirements may be delivered with existing solutions.
• Coordinate process improvement test cases, liaising with DSG and client business units, evaluating and reporting on potential process improvement initiatives and instituting systems changes.
• Develop and use information material such as process descriptions, checklists, templates and guides to assist staff with implementing defined processes.
• Guide and support team members to provide customer-focused services.

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field is a good starting point for this position.
• Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate team, provide direction and manage performance.
• Mentor, lead and support the team and share information and research.
• Ensure consistent and coordinated customer services through teamwork and collaboration.
• Resolve issues and provide solutions to problems.
• Provide information regarding agency sector-wide rules and standards.
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so.
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team/unit.
• Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy framework within which they operate and act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and inappropriate behaviour.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Functional Consultant to support the configuration and delivery of strategic planning capabilities across the organization. The role will focus on company-wide planning alignment using the Delmia Quintiq platform.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of strategic planning, KPIs, and enterprise collaboration, as well as hands-on experience with Delmia Quintiq's company planning features.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and configure company-level planning modules in Delmia Quintiq.
• Align planning processes across business units and geographies.
• Support planning cycles for budgeting, resource allocation, and S&OP.
• Document functional requirements and provide end-user training.
• Support business decision-making with planning data and analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Delmia Quintiq's company planning features.
• Understanding of strategic planning, KPIs, and enterprise collaboration.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills in remote settings.

About This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge planning platform and contribute to the success of our organization. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning and process improvement, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Strategic Planning Analyst . In this role, you will be responsible for supporting clients in end-to-end project development and implementation. This will involve working within a project team to analyze research results, manage portions of projects, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality project outputs.

• Project Management: Manage the quality and timeliness of project deliverables, delegate project tasks to junior staff, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Research Analysis: Perform rigorous financial, business case, statistical, and other quantitative analyses to support client recommendations.
• Client Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on strategic planning and project management best practices.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant industry or functional work experience in strategy, project management, organizational restructuring/transformation, operations, information technology, finance, or public policy.
• A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in mathematics, business, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Superior creative problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Access.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, bilingual English and Arabic proficiency is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to (insert contact information).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for heading internal audit functions in a large organization.

Business Analyst - Strategy & Transformation

We are seeking a detail-driven and analytical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Dubai. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with experienced consultants who will mentor and guide you through various projects.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be an innovative thinker, and possess exceptional collaboration skills.

As a Business Analyst, your key responsibilities will include conducting thorough research, analyzing complex data, synthesizing findings into clear reports, and participating in client meetings and internal team discussions.

Our company offers a comprehensive training program that provides clear guidelines for career advancement and fosters exceptional performance.