About Company
Emirates NBD is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, and a prominent player in the global financial services industry. With a strong commitment to digital innovation and customer-centricity, Emirates NBD operates across a comprehensive network of branches and digital platforms, offering a wide array of retail, corporate, investment, private, and Islamic banking services. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of growth, learning, and collaboration, empowering our employees to achieve their full potential while contributing to our mission of shaping the future of banking.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Agile methodologies to join our dynamic team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, driving efficient and effective project delivery within an Agile framework. This role requires a professional who can expertly elicit, analyze, validate, and manage requirements, translating complex business processes into clear, actionable user stories and functional specifications. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments, including product owners, development teams, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Your expertise in Agile principles will be crucial in facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and ensuring continuous improvement in our development cycles. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant digital transformation projects within one of the region's leading financial institutions, enhancing our customer experience and operational excellence through innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage business requirements from various stakeholders using a variety of techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys, use cases).
• Translate high-level business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria suitable for Agile development teams.
• Facilitate and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Act as a liaison between business users, product owners, and technical development teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
• Define and document current and future state business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Collaborate with solution architects and development teams to ensure proposed solutions meet business needs and align with architectural standards.
• Support testing activities, including defining test cases, reviewing test plans, and validating that developed solutions meet specified requirements.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner, ensuring stories are ready for development sprints.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks and issues, escalating as appropriate and proposing mitigation strategies.
Required Skills
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in creating detailed user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience with data analysis and basic SQL querying for data validation and exploration.
• Knowledge of digital banking products, services, and regulatory requirements.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Perks & Benefits
• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Comprehensive health and medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including banking services and discounts.
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment in a leading regional financial institution.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to click on the application link below to submit their resume and cover letter. Please ensure your application highlights your experience with Agile methodologies and your previous contributions as a Business Analyst, particularly in the financial sector. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your skills align with our innovative team.
