About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our growing Middle East team and support the delivery of complex data and analytics projects across public and private sectors. You will lead the end-to-end functional stream of our engagements: from analyzing business needs and facilitating workshops, to driving solution design and managing business testing.
This is a client-facing, cross-functional role suited for professionals with strong consulting experience, the ability to manage senior stakeholders (technical and non-technical), and a deep understanding of business processes and data use cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze client needs and challenges across a variety of business sectors
- Conduct gap analysis between current state and target objectives
- Lead and facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders
- Gather, document, and structure business and functional requirements
- Propose fit-for-purpose solutions in collaboration with technical teams (Data Engineers, Architects, etc.)
- Design user-friendly, flexible, and visually intuitive wireframes and mockups
- Support the design and validation of dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy)
- Oversee and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and business validation phases
- Deliver training and user support to ensure adoption of data products
- Steer committees and working sessions involving senior decision-makers
- Contribute to scoping, pre-sales, and proposal writing when needed
- Mentor and support junior business analysts on projects
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related fields
- 5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data or digital transformation projects
- Proven experience managing stakeholders in complex environments (including non-technical users)
- Excellent workshop facilitation and requirement elicitation skills
- Strong documentation skills (functional specs, user stories, etc.)
- Fluent in English; Arabic and/or French are a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, JIRA, and database basics (SQL knowledge is an asset)
- Experience with DevOps/DataOps tools is a plus
- Based in the UAE or willing to relocate
- Willingness to travel across the GCC region (including Saudi Arabia and Oman) is essential
What We Offer
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A collaborative, flexible, and supportive work culture where ideas are valued
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A vibrant, fast-growing multinational team working on exciting projects across the Middle East and Africa
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International exposure and real career growth opportunities
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Continuous learning and professional development programs
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An annual all-expenses-paid company seminar bringing together all teams to connect, learn, and grow
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Full compliance with UAE labor law, including visa, insurance, and paid leaves
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Competitive salary packages with performance-driven bonuses
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Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Our Recruitment Process
First Round – Aptitude Test
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Online logic and personality assessment to better understand your thinking style and work approach.
Second Round – HR Interview
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A conversation to discuss your career motivations, cultural fit, and alignment with the team.
Third Round – Operational Interview
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A deep dive into your technical skills and experience with the Line Manager.
Final Decision
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Internal review and evaluation, followed by a formal job offer to the selected candidate.