We are currently looking for International Expansion & Connectivity-Business Analyst for our Qatar operations
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or another relevant field of study.
Master’s degree or a recognized professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Business Analysis, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank, consulting firm, or financial services organization. Candidates with up to 10 years of relevant experience may be considered depending on the approved job grade.
Experience in Corporate Banking, Global Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, International Banking, Strategy, Business Analysis, Transformation, or project delivery.
Experience supporting international expansion, cross-border banking, trade finance, FDI, connectivity, or market-entry initiatives is preferred.
Practical experience in market assessment, financial analysis, business case development, requirements gathering, process mapping, or target operating model documentation.
Experience supporting product, platform, process, or operating model transformation programs.
Experience working across business, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders.
Exposure to China and/or South Korea markets is advantageous.
Required Special Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and Arabic.
Mandarin and/or Korean language capability is advantageous.
Strong analytical, numerical, research, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking capabilities.
Sound understanding of international banking, Trade Finance, FDI, Corporate Banking, and Global Transaction Banking ecosystems.
Ability to analyse trade data, investment flows, market trends, client segments, competitors, and commercial opportunities.
Strong capability in financial modelling, business case development, options analysis, and benefits assessment.
Experience in requirements elicitation, process mapping, gap analysis, target operating model documentation, and implementation support.
Good understanding of product and platform delivery methodologies, testing, operational readiness, and change implementation.
Ability to develop clear dashboards, management reports, executive presentations, and decision-support materials.
Strong interpersonal, workshop facilitation, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and coordinate across multiple business functions and geographies.
Sound understanding of relevant laws, regulations, banking practices, AML and CTF requirements, sanctions, data protection, conduct risk, and operational risk.
Ability to make sound recommendations and follow through with assigned initiatives.
Personal integrity, self-management, attention to detail, and commitment to high documentation standards.
Strong planning and organizing ability, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Results-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, and willing to travel when required.
Proficiency in relevant analytical, presentation, project-management, process-mapping, and reporting tools.
Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field
- Master's degree or recognized professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Business Analysis, Project Management, or a related discipline
- At least 7 years of relevant experience; candidates with up to 10 years may be considered based on job grade
- Experience in corporate banking, global transaction banking, trade finance, international banking, strategy, business analysis, transformation, or project delivery
- Experience supporting international expansion, cross-border banking, trade finance, foreign direct investment, connectivity, or market-entry initiatives
- Experience in market assessment, financial analysis, business case development, requirements gathering, process mapping, or target operating model documentation
- Experience supporting product, platform, process, or operating model transformation programs
- Experience working across business, operations, technology, risk, legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders
- Exposure to China and/or South Korea markets
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
- Mandarin and/or Korean language capability
- Strong analytical, numerical, research, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills
- Understanding of international banking, trade finance, FDI, corporate banking, and global transaction banking ecosystems
- Ability to analyze trade data, investment flows, market trends, client segments, competitors, and commercial opportunities
- Financial modeling, business case development, options analysis, and benefits assessment capability
- Experience in requirements elicitation, process mapping, gap analysis, target operating model documentation, and implementation support
- Understanding of product and platform delivery methodologies, testing, operational readiness, and change implementation
- Ability to develop dashboards, management reports, executive presentations, and decision-support materials
- Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, presentation, planning, organization, and prioritization skills
- Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, banking practices, AML, CTF, sanctions, data protection, conduct risk, and operational risk
- Proficiency with relevant analytical, presentation, project-management, process-mapping, and reporting tools
- Willingness to travel when required
- Availability to join within two weeks, and no later than one month
What We Do
VAM Systems is a Business Consulting, Technology Solutions and Professional Services organization working with major organizations in USA, UAE, Bahrain, India, Singapore and Australia. Delivers leading edge information and communication technology based business solutions to enable our clients to continuously stay ahead and achieve sustainable profit and consistent growth by leveraging new channels of customer engagement and service delivery as well as better and efficient employment of resources and processes with measurable parameters for performance. While our local presence assists us in better understanding of the local needs, our global presence assist us to offer solutions strengthened by experience in leading markets globally.
