Business Analyst

An exciting fintech startup based in Bahrain, serving the GCC market, is seeking adetail-oriented Business Analyst to analyze, document, and translate business requirements, effectively bridging the gap between stakeholders and the development team. This role is key to ensuring product delivery meets both business goals and user needs (Bahrainis only).Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering:
Collect and analyze business requirements, turning them into actionable insights for the development team.Functional Specifications:
Create detailed functional specifications to guide product development.Business Process Modeling:
Map and model business processes to improve operational efficiencies and identify opportunities for automation.Market and Competitor Analysis:
Conduct analysis to stay informed on market trends and competitive offerings.Stakeholder Communication:
Facilitate clear and continuous communication with stakeholders to align on requirements and expectations.System Requirements Documentation:
Document system requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria.Data Analysis:
Analyze data to uncover insights that can inform product decisions.Product Strategy Support:
Assist in shaping product strategy by providing relevant research and data.Trend Monitoring:
Keep up with industry trends, particularly regulations impacting fintech.Roadmap Planning Support:
Collaborate in product roadmap planning to ensure feature prioritization aligns with business goals.Feature Validation:
Validate that feature implementations meet business requirements and add value.Required Skills:
Experience:
3+ years of experience in business analysis, ideally within fintech or payments.Analytical Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Requirements Gathering and Documentation:
Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements.Process Modeling:
Knowledgeable in modeling business processes and workflows.Data Analysis:
Experience in data analysis and visualization.Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.Agile Methodology:
Familiarity with Agile methodology for efficient project delivery.Stakeholder Management:
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and their expectations.Technical Documentation:
Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation.Desired Skills:
SQL and Data Analysis Tools:
Basic knowledge of SQL and familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).Project Management:
Basic project management skills to support cross-functional initiatives.UX/UI Understanding:
Awareness of UX/UI principles to ensure user-centered product features.Financial Services Knowledge:
Familiarity with financial services and regulatory compliance.Business Process Modeling:
Experience with process mapping and business modeling tools.Tools & Methodologies:
Analysis Tools:
JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Miro/Lucidchart, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Requirements Management Tools, Process Mapping Software.Documentation:
User Stories, Process Flows, Use Cases, Requirements Specifications, Business Rules, System Documentation, Training Materials, Market Analysis Reports.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Requirements Clarity and Completeness:
Ensure requirements are well-defined and understood.Stakeholder Satisfaction:
Maintain high levels of satisfaction among stakeholders.Documentation Quality:
Produce accurate, thorough documentation.Project Delivery Alignment:
Align projects with defined requirements and timelines.Issue Prevention Rate:
Reduce issues through proactive requirement analysis.Process Improvement Impact:
Measure the effectiveness of process improvements.Feature Adoption Rates:
Track adoption and success rates of new features.Analysis Accuracy:
Ensure high accuracy in data analysis and reporting.Why Join Us?This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the rapid growth of a fintech startup with a customer-focused, innovation-driven approach. You'll be part of a talented team, collaborating on projects that drive meaningful change across the GCC payment landscape.Job Type:
Full-time
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