Business Analyst - Techno Functional Finastra - Loan IQ Systems

Nair Systems is currently looking Business Analyst – Techno Functional Finastra – Loan IQ Systems for our Qatar operations.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the Banking Industry System support and implementations with at least 3 years in IT.
• Reviewing and preparing Business Requirement Specification and preparing the test cases exploring all aspects of the scope.
• Defect life cycle Management and execution status reporting
• Experience in test scope analysis and regression testing
• Understanding of System integration with core banking systems
• Reviewing BRS (Business Requirements Specifications) and prepare the Function specification and/or test cases exploring all aspects of the scope.
• Good experience in Core banking system and loan administration systems in (SIT/UAT) testing
• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality.
• Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures across the group various 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 others in the writing of user documentation, instruction, procedures, and training
• Prepare systems business cycle specifications and manage output and controls of calculations and postings.
• Actively participate in meetings which aim to assess performance as well as the department’s overall performance on a regular basis.
• Answer questions about applications for all team members, as well as internal and external customers.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Loan IQ application implementations and interface development
• Good knowledge on SDK development such as inquiry script, event management, scripted API, scripted Batch…etc.
• Good knowledge on Loan IQ Data dictionary (7.7.X version)
• Good understanding on Loan IQ framework
• Good knowledge on Loan IQ functionalities
• Capable to debug the interface issue and functional issues
• Good knowledge of RFR functionality
• Good Knowledge of the Loan IQ framework, data model, SDK Scripted batch, Event triggers, controller event and Inquiry API.
• Competent in nightly batches, data model, inquiry scripts, loan processing, accounting, pricing and accruals.
• Good knowledge of the Loan IQ MX payments
• Good knowledge of generation of GL entries with Batch Accounting and Online Accounting in Loan IQ
• Good knowledge on Loan IQ functional configurations and end-to-end process flows related to syndicated and bilateral deals.
• In depth knowledge of Loan IQ modules like Customer setup, Deal building, Facility building, Outstanding creation, Portfolio management, secondary sales, payments (principal payment, interest payment, fee payment), Fee types (Ongoing, Event or Admin fee), Circles (Internal, External), Trade Ticket Entry, Swaps, Collaterals, Adhoc Queries, Ticklers, Repayment schedule.
• Good knowledge on core Java/J2EE, XML and Rest API
• Good knowledge on oracle, package and store procedure…etc.

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English, Arabic is preferable.
• Possess strong computer software MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent business process analysis and mapping.
• Team work and integration with reporting hierarchy.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strictly adhere to banks ethics and code of conduct.
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and Vendor contacts.
• Planning and organizing ability.
• Handling assigned task with commitment and responsibility.
• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)