Business Analyst – Wholesale Banking – Urgent Opening

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst specializing in Wholesale Banking, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the Bank’s transformation initiatives and system enhancements.In this position, you will serve as a vital liaison among Wholesale Banking business units, IT delivery teams, vendors, and governance functions, ensuring that all requireme…

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst specializing in Retail Banking and play a pivotal role in driving the bank's transformation and system enhancement initiatives.As a vital liaison between Retail Banking business units, IT delivery teams, vendors, and governance functions, you will ensure that business requirements align with our approved strategy, IT roadmap, and enterprise architecture principles.Your contributions will include scoping initiatives, assessing feasibility, and evaluating solution options for wholesale banking systems.Your responsibilities will encompass:Eliciting and documenting business, functional, and non-functional requirements for key retail banking systems, including:Core retail and customer servicing systemsCustomer-facing channels (mobile, internet, branch, call center)Payments, cards, and customer onboarding processesPreparing and maintaining requirement artifacts such as:Business Requirements Documents (BRD)Functional Specifications / User StoriesProcess maps, workflows, use cases, and data flowsFacilitating requirements workshops, walkthroughs, and sign-off sessions with stakeholders.Collaboration is key:Work closely with retail banking, operations, finance, compliance, and risk teamsInternal IT teams (delivery, integration, infrastructure, information security)External vendors and system integratorsSupport UAT planning and execution, including requirement clarification, test case validation, and defect analysis. Manage requirement changes and conduct impact assessments through formal change management processes. Ensure that all requirements address regulatory, security, operational, and performance considerations.Build effective relationships with business and technology stakeholders and act as a trusted point of contact for clarifying business needs and resolving requirement gaps. Additionally, support documentation and knowledge transfer to ensure system continuity and operational readiness.

G MASS is collaborating with a prominent, rapidly expanding Investment Bank in the Middle East to recruit a Senior Business Analyst. This is a thrilling opportunity to contribute significantly to the development of new market products, engaging across front-to-back operations, technology, and risk management to craft and implement scalable operational frameworks. The ideal candidate will be pivotal to transformation initiatives, managing requirements, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring successful delivery in a vibrant and growing banking landscape. You will work closely with Front Office personnel, including the Head of Trading and Traders, to rigorously test and implement the new operational model.Key Responsibilities:Design and document comprehensive operational workflows for the launch of Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs), Foreign Exchange (FX) & Bond Futures, Total Return Swaps (TRS), Credit Default Swaps (CDS), Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Equities Risk, and Repo/Reverse Repo transactions.Map the entire trade lifecycle, encompassing execution, confirmation, settlement, margining, lifecycle events, reconciliations, and reporting.Collect requirements and develop Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), process maps, booking models, and data specifications.Collaborate with IT teams to set up trade capture, clearing, settlement, collateral management, accounting, and reporting processes.Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test case development, defect tracking, and sign-off, while coordinating the implementation process.Establish reconciliation frameworks for cash, positions, Profit & Loss (P&L), and collateral, along with daily control reporting.Define workflows for margin calls and collateral management (both bilateral and cleared).Ensure that transaction reporting and regulatory requirements are effectively integrated into operations.Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operations in product approval discussions and manage stakeholder engagement across Front Office, Risk, Finance, Treasury, and external vendors.

G MASS is collaborating with a prestigious and rapidly expanding Investment Bank in the Middle East to recruit a seasoned Change PMO / Project Manager. This role presents an exciting chance to engage in a wide array of transformative initiatives, spanning across operations, technology, risk management, and the Front Office. The ideal candidate will be crucial in orchestrating the delivery of projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the effective execution of projects in a dynamic banking landscape.Key Responsibilities:Lead and orchestrate change initiatives across operations, technology, and risk management functions.Collaborate closely with Front Office teams, including Trading Heads and Traders, to articulate requirements, test solutions, and implement new processes or operating models.Develop and uphold comprehensive project plans while monitoring progress, risks, actions, issues, and dependencies (RAID logs) to ensure successful project delivery.Engage stakeholders across various business areas, fostering clear communication and alignment throughout the change lifecycle.Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and status updates to support strategic decision-making and timely issue resolution.Assist in identifying and implementing process enhancements, operational efficiencies, and scalable solutions.Monitor and provide insights on program performance, offering recommendations to senior management.Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards during project execution.

ProgressSoft is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team in Muscat. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of proven expertise in sales of banking and payment solutions tailored to the Omani market. This role requires a strong network within the banking sector and financial institutions in Oman, coupled with a deep understanding of the local payments landscape. The BDM will oversee the entire sales lifecycle, conduct market analyses, and foster relationships with senior management within the banking and financial services sector.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a strategic sales plan for the Omani market that aligns with ProgressSoft's overall business objectives.Own and drive annual sales targets in accordance with the company's strategic goals.Manage the complete sales cycle, from identifying opportunities to coordinating with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Technical Team Leaders.Prepare technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with the Bidding Team and business units for new opportunities or RFPs.Lead negotiations for proposals and solution contracts.Ensure effective pipeline management and opportunity tracking using ProgressSoft's CRM.Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure a strong engagement with clients and an understanding of their needs.Conduct competitive analyses and gather market intelligence, including benchmarking against alternative solutions and identifying key positioning differentiators.Identify new business prospects, including regulatory initiatives, digital transformation projects, and ecosystem partnerships.Develop and maintain strategic alliances with third-party products and technology partners in Oman and the region, ensuring compliance with local banking requirements and maximizing revenue opportunities.

About FreshaFresha stands as the premier marketplace platform for beauty and wellness, trusted by millions of consumers and businesses across the globe. Our platform is utilized by over 130,000 businesses and 450,000 stylists and professionals, facilitating more than 1 billion appointments to date.Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Fresha operates from 15 global offices spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC.Fresha empowers consumers to discover, book, and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local establishments through our marketplace. Meanwhile, beauty and wellness businesses leverage an all-in-one platform to streamline their operations, utilizing intuitive business software and innovative financial technology solutions.Our ecosystem equips merchants with all necessary tools to operate seamlessly, including appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer record management, marketing automation, loyalty programs, inventory management for beauty products, and effective team management.The consumer marketplace enhances revenue potential for partner businesses by capitalizing on the advantages of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile applications and advanced integrations with major tech platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Google.Role OverviewIn light of our dynamic growth trajectory, we are seeking an outstanding New Business Development Specialist to join our global team.You will report directly to the Head of Sales (GCC) and collaborate closely with the Commercial team and prospective partners, focusing entirely on new business development.Your responsibilities will include managing a quota target, conducting field visits through cold outreach, and owning your sales pipeline.This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, and who prefer to work autonomously while embracing challenges.

The Technical Delivery Lead for ATM, Cards, and Switch Systems will spearhead the end-to-end delivery of transformative change initiatives integral to the Bank's card and payment ecosystem. This role encompasses ATM platforms, card switch systems, Card Management System (CMS), card schemes, OmanNet, payment gateway platforms, and POS integrations.As a pivotal leader in the organization, you will be accountable for the technical delivery from solution design through to go-live. Your oversight will ensure that all initiatives are executed on schedule, within defined scope, and adhere to architecture, security, regulatory, and scheme requirements. A meticulous handover to the production support teams will be essential for operational readiness.You will own the Change the Bank (CTB) delivery roadmap for ATM, switch, CMS, and related payment platforms, closely aligned with the Bank's cards and payments strategy.Your role will also involve ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards, information security policies, regulatory requirements, and card scheme rules.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership for platform upgrades, modernization, new card products, and payment capabilities.Support onboarding and integration of card schemes, OmanNet services, payment gateway platforms, POS acquiring, and tokenization.Lead the technical delivery of CTB initiatives such as ATM platform upgrades, card switch enhancements, CMS changes, and more.Translate business, regulatory, and scheme requirements into technical solutions and delivery plans.Coordinate delivery activities with vendors, internal teams, and business stakeholders.Manage technical risks and dependencies across CTB initiatives.Oversee SIT, UAT, scheme certifications, and production rollouts.Ensure comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge transfer before handover to RTB teams.This position calls for a proactive individual with a strong technical acumen and the ability to manage complex integrations effectively.

Join our dynamic team at Jobs For Humanity as a Project Manager specializing in Trade Finance & Liquidity Management. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and manage projects aimed at enhancing our banking solutions, ensuring optimal liquidity management and trade financing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and drive business success.

We are seeking a proficient Middleware Specialist who will be pivotal in the integration of application systems within our bank. This role involves conducting comprehensive technical analyses, developing APIs, and providing configuration and environmental support for our Middleware applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with various IT teams to ensure seamless integration and high performance of banking systems.Key Responsibilities:• Design, develop, and maintain intricate integration services and APIs in alignment with industry standards, utilizing IBM's App Connect Enterprise (formerly IBM Integration Bus), IBM Message Queue (MQ), IBM DataPower, and IBM API Connect.• Deliver technical support for IT projects that require application integration via the aforementioned IBM middleware products, including configuration adjustments, code troubleshooting, end-to-end testing support, user acceptance testing, and performance/security testing.• Conduct necessary monitoring activities for supported systems, operating utilities to facilitate customer system and data implementations.• Be available for maintenance and emergency response beyond normal business hours to ensure application health and manage system upgrades as needed.• Handle issue resolution and support root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents, adhering to established escalation processes to meet or exceed target resolution timeframes.• Involve resources outside of IT when necessary to resolve issues effectively.• Comply with all standards and processes for project delivery, peer review, security, incident, and problem management.• Ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions to resolve issues as they arise.• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the support team's efficiency and collaborate with colleagues for improvement.• Implement and manage security protocols (both technical and procedural) to ensure uninterrupted operations, adhering to bank and data privacy policies.Principal Accountabilities:- Responsible for the design, development, and support of Web Services/APIs for application systems integration.- Act as a liaison between infrastructure and application groups to ensure mutual understanding and completion of development and maintenance activities for the bank's Middleware systems.