Business Analyst / QA Consultant - Core Banking - Finastra EQUATION

Business Analyst / QA Consultant - Core Banking - Finastra EQUATION

We are seeking a Business Analyst - Consultant with a minimum of 5 years of continuous experience in the Finastra EQUATION Core Banking System , including support and implementation. The ideal candidate will have expertise in business analysis, requirements gathering, functional specifications, systems integration, and loan administration, along with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• In-depth and high competence in Core Banking Systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Arabic is preferable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Teamwork and collaboration within the reporting hierarchy.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strict adherence to ethics and code of conduct.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels and vendor contacts.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle assigned tasks with commitment and responsibility.
• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of continuous experience in a Core Banking System, including support and implementation.
• Review Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and prepare Functional Specifications for development and/or test cases, covering all aspects of the scope.
• Business process analysis and mapping.
• Defect lifecycle management and execution status reporting.
• Experience in test scope analysis and regression testing.
• Understanding of systems integration with Core Banking systems.
• In-depth experience in Core Banking systems and loan administration systems.
• Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality.
• Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures across 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 in the preparation of user documentation, instructions, procedures, and training materials.
• Prepare systems business cycle specifications and manage output and controls of calculations and postings.
• Actively participate in meetings to assess individual and departmental performance.
• Answer application-related queries for team members, as well as internal and external customers.