Senior Business Analyst

Highlight of the engagement opportunity

• Nature of role: Full time
• Number of years of experience expected: - 6+ years
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Areas of past experience preferred: Banking, data analysis, data modelling, MIS reporting, project management, banking data warehouse, ETL, data modelling, Basel, IFRS 9, financial reporting etc.
• Educational qualification expected: Graduate/ Postgraduate
• Additional qualifications/ certifications required: None
• Preferable additional certifications: CA / CFA / FRM / Actuarial Science
• Preferred geography of previous work experience: India / Middle-East
• Language requirements: Ability to write and speak fluently in English
• Application experience preferable: MS Excel, VBA, R / Python, SQL, Power BI, SAP BO, QlikView, OBIEE,

Key responsibility areas:

• Expertise in RDBMS & SQL – Strong knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Flat Files, XML, JSON and Semi structured data) and hands-on experience in writing complex SQL queries, PL/SQL scripts, and performance tuning.
• BI Tools Proficiency – Experience in Power BI, SAP BO, QlikView, or OBIEE for creating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Data Warehouse & Modeling – Understanding of ETL, dimensional modeling (Star/Snowflake Schema), and OLAP/OLTP systems.
• Programming (R/Python Preferred) – Good to have skills in R or Python for data analysis and automation.
• Banking MIS & Data Warehouse Experience – Prior work in banking/financial data warehousing (preferably T24 core banking).
• Strong Communication & Problem-Solving – Excellent verbal/written skills, ability to troubleshoot data issues, and handle challenging tasks.
• ETL Knowledge – Familiarity with Informatica, SSIS, or DataStage for data integration.
• UAT Coordination – Liaise between vendors, developers, and users to ensure smooth User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Project Management – Ability to manage projects from requirements gathering to delivery, including documentation (BRD, FRD) and testing (SIT/UAT).
• Agile & JIRA – Knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and experience with JIRA for task tracking.
• Regulatory Reporting & Migration – Understanding of BASEL III, IFRS9, Central Bank reports and experience in data migration & reconciliation reports.

Other important information:

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Work permit requirements: Either IndianCitizen or havingvalid work permit to work in India / UAE
• Period of engagement: Full-time position
• Probation period: 6 months
• Compensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selectionprocess.
• Performanceincentives: Typically, all rolesat Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspectswill be discussed during the compensation discussion
• Leave: 22 working days a year. Additional leaves for national holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based onthe city and countryof engagement.
• Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.
• Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.
• Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel duringthe selection process.
• Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.

Selection process:

We seek to be transparent during the selectionprocess. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:

• Interview: There are expectedto be at least 2 rounds ofinterviews. The numberof interview roundsmay increase dependingon the criticality and seniority of the role involved.
• Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications

Preparation required:

It is recommended that you prepareon the following aspectsbefore the selection process:

• Demonstrate knowledge about SQL, data analysis, Basel, IFRS 9 and banking industry

For any additional queries you may have, you can send a LinkedIn InMail to us, connect with us at https://www.acies.consulting/contact-us.php or e-mail us at [email protected]

How to reach us:

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