Senior Business Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Riyadh, with deep expertise in capital markets operations to support key initiatives in trading, clearing, settlement, compliance, and risk. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and technical teams to ensure delivery of high-impact solutions aligned with CMA regulations and KSA market practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to capital markets (trading, post-trade operations, risk, compliance).
2. Liaise with business users, IT teams, and regulatory entities to ensure clear understanding and alignment on deliverables.
3. Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications.
4. Conduct gap analysis and process mapping; recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
5. Ensure all solutions adhere to Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and best practices within the Saudi Arabian financial market.
6. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate system functionality prior to production rollout.
7. Prepare reports, process documentation, and executive presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
8. Assist in the implementation of new platforms and enhancements to existing systems.
9. Stay updated with market trends, new regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in the capital markets domain.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within capital markets or investment banking.
3. Strong understanding of trading life cycle, post-trade processes (clearing & settlement), and market infrastructure.
4. Proven knowledge of CMA regulations and the financial market environment in Saudi Arabia.
5. Experience working with platforms such as Tadawul, Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar.
6. Proficient in tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, and MS Excel.
7. Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication in English & Arabic.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional certifications such as CBAP, CFA, or relevant capital markets credentials.
2. Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional project teams.