Technical Business Analyst - Open Finance Team Halian

Employer Active

Posted 21 min ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Education

Masters in Computer Application(Computers), Master of Technology/Engineering(Computers), Master of Science(Computers), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Information Technology)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for open finance initiatives
  • Create comprehensive documentation including AS-IS and TO-BE process flows
  • Develop detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Design and maintain message flows, process flows, and data mapping documentation
  • Ensure all documentation meets regulatory compliance standards and internal governance requirements

Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and regulatory bodies
  • Facilitate workshops and requirement gathering sessions with cross-functional teams
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively
  • Drive requirements clarification and ensure alignment across all parties

Technical Analysis

  • Demonstrate strong understanding of APIs, including RESTful services and integration patterns
  • Analyze API specifications and ensure alignment with business requirements
  • Map data flows between systems and document integration touchpoints
  • Support technical teams in understanding business context and regulatory requirements

Agile Delivery

  • Work within an Agile framework (Scrum/Kanban) to deliver iterative solutions
  • Lead backlog grooming sessions and refine user stories with the development team
  • Participate actively in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize features based on business value

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure all solutions comply with UAE Central Bank regulations and open banking standards
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting open finance and banking
  • Work closely with compliance teams to address regulatory requirements in technical solutions
  • Document compliance measures and maintain audit trails

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in banking or financial services
  • Proven experience working on open banking, open finance, or API-driven projects
  • Strong hands-on experience in Agile environments (Scrum certification is a plus)
  • Demonstrated ability to create user stories, process flows, and technical documentation

Technical Skills

  • Solid understanding of APIs, web services, and integration architectures
  • Proficiency in creating message flows, sequence diagrams, and data mapping documents
  • Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or similar
  • Familiarity with JSON, XML, and API documentation standards (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI)

Business Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
  • Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements
  • Experience facilitating backlog grooming and requirement workshops

Regulatory Knowledge

  • Understanding of UAE banking regulations and compliance requirements
  • Knowledge of open banking standards and frameworks (e.g., PSD2, Financial Data Exchange)
  • Awareness of data privacy and security regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
  • Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile certifications (CSM, CSPO)
  • Previous experience working in UAE banking sector
  • Experience with digital transformation projects

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • API Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Process Mapping
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Requirement Elicitation
  • Open Finance Business Analyst
  • User Story Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial Systems Analyst
  • Digital Banking Analyst

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