Business Analyst - Core Banking - Finastra EQUATION

Business Analyst
- Core Banking
- Finastra EQUATION

Full-time.

We are currently looking for Business Analyst
- Core Banking
- Finastra EQUATION for our Qatar operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration or a related technical field.
• Must have at least 5 years of continuous experience with the ‘Finastra EQUATION’ Core Banking System, support, and implementation.

• Review Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and prepare the Function Specification for development and test cases, addressing all scope aspects.
• Perform business process analysis and mapping.
• Manage defect life cycle and report execution status.
• Analyze test scope and conduct regression testing.
• Understand system integration with Core Banking systems.
• Possess in‑depth experience with Core Banking and loan administration systems.
• Maintain high standards of data protection and confidentiality.
• Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures across the group’s business and support functions.
• Consult and coordinate with systems analysts and programmers to design and develop business systems.
• Track and document changes to business specifications.
• Create and assist in writing user documentation, instruction, procedures, and training.
• Prepare system business cycle specifications and manage output controls of calculations and postings.
• Participate in meetings that assess performance and the department’s overall performance on a regular basis.
• Answer questions about applications for team members, internal, and external customers.

• In‑depth competency in the ‘Finastra EQUATION’ Core Banking System.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferable.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to work in deadline‑oriented environments.
• Teamwork and integration with reporting hierarchy.
• Customer‑service orientation.
• Strict adherence to bank ethics and code of conduct.
• Capable of performing under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels in the bank and with vendor contacts.
• Planning and organizational ability.
• Commitment and responsibility in handling assigned tasks.
• Mandate for high data‑protection and confidentiality standards.