127 Operational Risk Analyst jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role: Operational Risk Analyst

Location: UAE

Role Purpose:

• This is a risk management role responsible for developing a centre of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM).
• The incumbent will work closely with the BORM to support the implementation of the ORM Framework and support the Senior Manager Operational Risk Management in providing challenge and oversight on the output of the framework tools.
• The role will be responsible for managing and maintaining the GRC system and requires a proactive and confident individual with 2-3 years experience in risk management banking activities and systems management who can communicate and build strong relationships across the wider business.

Key Accountabilities of the role:

Strategy Framework and Control Governance:

• Support implementation of the Operational Risk Management policy and procedure within ADIB Group.
• Support business units in identification and timely logging of incidents through ORM system root cause analysis of incidents ensure timely documentation & communication and booking of operational losses (write-off / provision) through activation of GLs.
• Identification and assessment of key operational risk exposures through ORM system management of issues and timely implementation of actions.
• Support the business units in the Key risk indicators identification and assessment.
• Support the business in updating and monitoring Operational risk data using the Group Operational Risk Management platform.
• Support in the review of business units policies & procedures change management and advisory assignment.

Program Management:

• Support the implementation and sustainment of ORM program and tools such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) Issues & Action Management etc.

Training & Awareness:

• Assist in developing training material and in conducting training sessions relating to ORM policies and tools to ensure adequate understanding and awareness throughout ADIB Group.
• Provide GRC system related (technical) training to business units as and when required.

GRC System Management:

• Define user roles & permissions monitor system performance apply upgrades provide support troubleshoot errors and escalate complex issues.
• Configure risk compliance and control frameworks customize workflows reports and dashboards support system integration manage data import/export integrity mapping and migration.
• Support audit requests generate logs access reports create user guides SOPs and technical training material.
• Generate reports dashboards and audit trails and act as liaison between risk compliance and IT departments for planning and implementation of GRC enhancements or new modules.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Technical Competencies Required for this role:

• Bachelors Degree. Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree preferred.
• Risk and control experience in a large Financial Institution.
• Awareness of leading operational risk practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Understanding of banking processes and products.
• Understanding of Islamic Bankings products processes and organization
• Advanced Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Previous experience:

• Bachelors Degree with 2-3 years of industry experience preferred.

Required Experience:

IC

• This is a risk management role, responsible for developing a centre of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM).
• The incumbent will work closely with the BORM to support the implementation of the ORM Framework and support the Senior Manager Operational Risk Management in providing challenge and oversight on the output of the framework tools.
• The role will be responsible for managing and maintaining the GRC system and requires a proactive and confident individual, with 2-3 years’ experience in risk management, banking activities and systems management, who can communicate and build strong relationships across the wider business.

Key Accountabilities of the role:

Strategy, Framework and Control Governance:

• Support implementation of the Operational Risk Management policy and procedure within ADIB Group.
• Support business units in identification and timely logging of incidents through ORM system, root cause analysis of incidents, ensure timely documentation & communication and booking of operational losses (write-off / provision) through activation of GLs.
• Identification and assessment of key operational risk exposures through ORM system, management of issues and timely implementation of actions.
• Support the business units in the Key risk indicators identification and assessment.
• Support the business in updating and monitoring Operational risk data using the Group Operational Risk Management platform.
• Support in the review of business units’ policies & procedures change management and advisory assignment.

Program Management:

• Support the implementation and sustainment of ORM program and tools such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Issues & Action Management etc.
• Assist in developing training material and in conducting training sessions relating to ORM policies and tools to ensure adequate understanding and awareness throughout ADIB Group.
• Provide GRC system related (technical) training to business units as and when required.

GRC System Management:

• Define user roles & permissions, monitor system performance, apply upgrades, provide support, troubleshoot errors, and escalate complex issues.
• Configure risk, compliance, and control frameworks, customize workflows, reports, and dashboards, support system integration, manage data import/export, integrity, mapping and migration.
• Support audit requests, generate logs, access reports, create user guides, SOPs and technical training material.
• Generate reports, dashboards and audit trails, and act as liaison between risk, compliance and IT departments for planning and implementation of GRC enhancements or new modules.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge, Technical Competencies Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree. Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Risk and control experience in a large Financial Institution.
• Awareness of leading operational risk practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Understanding of banking processes and products.
• Understanding of Islamic Banking’s products, processes, and organization
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years of industry experience preferred.

• Job Identification 3236
• Posting Date 06/04/2025, 08:42 AM
• Apply Before 07/04/2025, 08:42 AM
• Locations Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

This is a risk management role responsible for developing a center of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM). The role involves working with ORM champions to implement the ORM Framework and promote a culture of strong controls. The ideal candidate should be proactive, confident, and experienced in Risk and banking activities, with excellent communication skills to build relationships across the business. Main responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the execution and implementation of the Operational & Fraud Risk Framework and Governance across ADIB Group, ensuring alignment with the enterprise-wide Risk Management strategy, including risk profile and appetite, to support informed decision-making.
• Assessing and ensuring the adequacy of the control environment within ADIB Departments and recommending management actions to support business objectives.

• Program Management: Support ORM program implementation, including tools like RCSA, KRIs, and Issues & Actions Management; monitor ORM policies and tools within ADIB.
• Risk Identification, Assessment, and Measurement: Assist businesses in identifying key operational and fraud risks; facilitate risk assessments; coordinate evaluations of product risks, processes, outsourcing, significant events, and security risks.
• Risk and Control Governance: Support control assessments and recommend actions; analyze control environment data; prepare operational risk reports.
• Key Indicators Management: Help Business Units identify and score Key Indicators; ensure proper escalation of breaches.
• Operational Risk Management Center of Expertise: Provide guidance on operational risk tools and systems; support policy reviews.
• Governance: Assist in preparing presentations for management and board; document actions and decisions; manage escalations and maintain committee charters; perform self-assessment on ORM committees.

• Knowledge of operational risk practices and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Knowledge of Islamic banking products and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience: Senior IC

This is a risk management role responsible for developing a center of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM). The role involves working with ORM champions to implement the ORM Framework and promote a culture of strong controls. The ideal candidate should be proactive, confident, and experienced in Risk and banking activities, with excellent communication skills to build relationships across the business. Main responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the execution and implementation of the Operational & Fraud Risk Framework and Governance across ADIB Group, ensuring alignment with the enterprise-wide Risk Management strategy, including risk profile and appetite, to support informed decision-making.
• Assessing and ensuring the adequacy of the control environment within ADIB Departments and recommending management actions to support business objectives.

• Program Management: Support ORM program implementation, including tools like RCSA, KRIs, and Issues & Actions Management; monitor ORM policies and tools within ADIB.
• Risk Identification, Assessment, and Measurement: Assist businesses in identifying key operational and fraud risks; facilitate risk assessments; coordinate evaluations of product risks, processes, outsourcing, significant events, and security risks.
• Risk and Control Governance: Support control assessments and recommend actions; analyze control environment data; prepare operational risk reports.
• Key Indicators Management: Help Business Units identify and score Key Indicators; ensure proper escalation of breaches.
• Operational Risk Management Center of Expertise: Provide guidance on operational risk tools and systems; support policy reviews.
• Governance: Assist in preparing presentations for management and board; document actions and decisions; manage escalations and maintain committee charters; perform self-assessment on ORM committees.

• Knowledge of operational risk practices and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Knowledge of Islamic banking products and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience: Senior IC

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The VCS team is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets.
Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
  

  • Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
    

  • Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
    

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
    

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
    

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
    

  • Incentive and Contracts
    

  • Expense management
    

• Support deal process for the Business Unit
  

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR’s, QBR’s, business cases, etc.).
  

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
  

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
  

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
  

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
  

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
  

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
  

• Support employees’ development, well-being, and work-life balance.
  

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
  

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
  

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
  

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
  

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
  

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
  

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
  

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
  

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
  

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

• Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling
• Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 15 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

• Seniority levelDirector

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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The Director Financial Analysis Visa Direct role will be responsible for supporting Visa Direct leadership in delivering business objectives, providing analytical & financial insights, driving forecast & management reporting processes, and standardization for Visa Direct regionally.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic, technical, analytical, and collaboration skills combined with meaningful FP&A experience and the ability to work across a matrix business organizational structure. This role will have exposure with key Global and Regional Visa Direct leadership teams and their respective Finance Partners.

• Lead performance diagnostics, budgeting, forecasting, multiyear strategic outlook, and management reporting regionally.
• Identify financial trends and insights, defining critical decisions to ensure the effective strategic management of the business and delivery of Visa Direct financial performance.
• Perform robust financial analysis and be able to succinctly outline and present key drivers, themes, and key risks while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results across several scenarios.
• Actively maintain current tools/models and introduce new tools/models/processes to improve analysis used for executive financial deliverables.
• Collaborate in the storyboarding of analytical output and production of communication materials for related presentations.
• Identify risks and opportunities (plus mitigating actions) to ensure delivery on targets.
• Provide ad hoc business analysis and support the ongoing management of key initiatives and investments such as market opportunity sizing, pricing opportunity, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide analysis reports and presentations to ensure efficient information and decision-making flows.
• Actively participate and collaborate with Global, Regional, and country counterparts in promoting best practices.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field, or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field; MBA a plus, or 8 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD.
• Strong business acumen and multifunctional business experience a plus.
• Demonstrated program leadership capabilities to drive key financial processes.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses.
• Advanced application of pivot tables, macros, and formulas.
• Solution-oriented and great problem solver; ability to strike balance between compliance/governance requirements and achieving business outcomes.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time-sensitive deliverables.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

No

Full-time

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The VCS team is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets.

Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
  
  

  • Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
    
    

  • Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
    
    

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
    
    

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
    
    

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
    
    

  • Incentive and Contracts
    
    

  • Expense management
    
    

• Support deal process for the Business Unit
  
  

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR's, QBR's, business cases, etc.).
  
  

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
  
  

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
  
  

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
  
  

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
  
  

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
  
  

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
  
  

• Support employees' development, well-being, and work-life balance.
  
  

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
  
  

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
  
  

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
  
  

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
  
  

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
  
  

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
  
  

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  
  

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
  
  

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
  
  

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
  
  

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

• Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling
• Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 15 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  
  

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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VCS is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets. Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans coordination analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies monitoring resources utilization supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported including but not limited to:

  • Leading the budget forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.

  • Full management of P&L revenue OPEX and headcount.

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis

  • Incentive and Contracts

  • Expense management

• Support deal process for the Business Unit

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity accuracy and timeliness of analysis (MBRs QBRs business cases etc.).

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.

• Support employees development well-being and work-life balance.

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political macro economical regulatory and competitive landscape

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the region.

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads driving operations and delivery of scorecards.

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP Budgets tracking reporting and analytics.

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

• Mastery in Finance financial reporting & analysis revenue forecasting financial modellingElectronic Payments industry experience knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 10 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school preferably Finance and Accounting MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive high-energy motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job Title: Business Growth Analyst Financial Analysis & Business Studies

Location: Dubai-United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Reports to: (CEO)

Job Summary:

The Business Growth Analystwill play a key role in driving financial performance and business expansion strategies across the UAE market. This role involves conducting financial analysis, market research, and business studies to identify opportunities for growth, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, competitive analysis, and business planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Business Performance:

• Conduct detailed financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flows, and profit margins to assess business performance.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and expansion strategies.
• Develop financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior leadership.

Business Growth & Strategy Development:

• Identify and assess new business opportunities, revenue streams, and growth strategies within the UAE market.
• Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to strengthen market positioning.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to implement business development initiatives.
• Optimize pricing models, revenue structures, and financial sustainability strategies.

Market Research & Business Studies:

• Conduct in-depth market research on UAEs economic trends, industry shifts, and regulatory changes.
• Analyze customer behavior, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to refine business strategies.
• Provide actionable insights on market entry, diversification, and business expansion.

Stakeholder & Project Management:

• Work closely with finance, marketing, operations, and leadership teams to align business objectives.
• Support decision-making in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Assist in developing and executing business transformation and digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 yearsof experience in financial analysis, business strategy, or corporate finance, preferably in the UAE market.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, financial software, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with UAEs business regulations, economic policies, and market dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Knowledge of business process optimization and operational efficiency strategies.
• Understanding of digital transformation and technology-driven business models.