International Expansion & Connectivity-Business Analyst

About the Role
We are currently looking for a Business Analyst specialized in International Expansion & Connectivity to join our Qatar operations. This role involves supporting various international banking initiatives and market-entry strategies while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Support international expansion initiatives, cross-border banking, trade finance, FDI, and connectivity projects.
• Conduct market assessments, financial analyses, and develop business cases.
• Gather requirements, map processes, and document target operating models.
• Collaborate with product teams to support transformation programs across product, platform, and operating models.
• Analyze trade data, investment flows, and market trends to identify commercial opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, management reports, executive presentations, and decision-support materials.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across business, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders.
• Engage in gap analysis, operational readiness, and change implementation.
• Provide recommendations and follow through with assigned initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and banking practices.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or a recognized professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Business Analysis, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in international banking, consulting, or financial services. Candidates with up to 10 years may be considered depending on the job grade.
• Experience in Corporate Banking, Global Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, International Banking, Strategy, Business Analysis, and Transformation is preferred.
• Familiarity with the China and/or South Korea markets is advantageous.

Required Special Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic. Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Korean is a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical, research, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of the international banking ecosystem, including Trade Finance, FDI, Corporate Banking, and Global Transaction Banking.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, business case development, and benefits assessment.
• Ability to develop clear documentation, dashboards, and executive materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capability in workshop facilitation and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of product and platform delivery methodologies, testing, and operational readiness.
• Integrity, self-management, attention to detail, and commitment to documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, and willing to travel as required.
• Proficiency in analytical, presentation, project-management, process-mapping, and reporting tools.

Joining Time Frame

• 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)