Investment Banking Specialist

Business Analyst a. Role Purpose Support the delivery of FDI growth, co-lending initiatives, and sector-based financing solutions across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria. The role focuses on analyzing investment opportunities, documenting business requirements, supporting credit framework enhancements, and enabling digitization of lending processes and platforms. The Business Analyst serves as a bridge between business, risk, credit, operations, and technology teams to support implementation of new lending capabilities and strategic growth initiatives. b. Business Domain & Exposure Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Co-Lending & Syndicated Lending Corporate Banking & Structured Finance Sector-Based Financing Solutions Credit Policy & Risk Management Loan Origination & Loan Servicing Digital Lending Transformation Loan Management Platforms Cross-Border Banking & Investment Flows Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria Markets c. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Opportunity Assessment 1. Analyze FDI opportunities, lending trends, and sector growth opportunities across target markets. 2. Support identification of new financing opportunities and strategic investment corridors. 3. Develop business cases and analytical insights to support growth initiatives. Requirements Gathering & Solution Design 1. Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements. 2. Translate business needs into requirements for lending platforms and process enhancements. 3. Support development of sector-focused financing solutions and co-lending propositions. Credit & Risk Framework Support 1. Assist in reviewing and enhancing credit policies and risk appetite frameworks. 2. Analyze lending processes and identify opportunities for improvement. 3. Support implementation of policy and workflow changes. Lending Platform Transformation 1. Support implementation and enhancement of loan origination and loan management systems. 2. Map and optimize end-to-end lending journeys. 3. Participate in testing, migration, and rollout activities. Stakeholder Coordination 1. Act as liaison between Business, Risk, Credit, Operations, and Technology teams. 2. Support coordination of cross-functional and cross-market initiatives. 3. Ensure business requirements are accurately translated into deliverables. Process Improvement & Reporting Identify opportunities to improve lending efficiency and client experience. Support development of performance dashboards and portfolio analytics. Monitor implementation progress and business outcomes. d. Experience & Profile Experience 1. 7-10 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Lending, Credit, Business Analysis, or Financial Services. 2. Experience supporting lending transformation, credit projects, or platform implementations. 3. Exposure to FDI, structured finance, or corporate lending environments preferred. Profile 1. Strong understanding of lending products, credit processes, and loan lifecycle management. 2. Knowledge of credit policy frameworks and risk management principles. 3. Experience documenting business requirements and process flows. 4. Familiarity with loan origination and loan management platforms. 5. Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities. 6. Experience supporting transformation and digitization initiatives. 7. Ability to work across multiple countries and stakeholder groups. 8. Fluency in English & Arabic. 9. Based in Qatar. Show more Show less

Experience 7-10 years in Corporate Banking, Lending, Credit, Business Analysis, or Financial Services. Experience supporting lending transformation, credit projects, or platform implementations. Fluency in English & Arabic. Based in Qatar.

Analyze FDI opportunities, lending trends, and sector growth opportunities across target markets. Support identification of new financing opportunities and strategic investment corridors. Develop business cases and analytical insights to support growth initiatives. Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements. Translate business needs into requirements for lending platforms and process enhancements. Support development of sector-focused financing solutions and co-lending propositions. Assist in reviewing and enhancing credit policies and risk appetite frameworks. Analyze lending processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Support implementation of policy and workflow changes. Support implementation and enhancement of loan origination and loan management systems. Map and optimize end-to-end lending journeys. Participate in testing, migration, and rollout activities. Act as liaison between Business, Risk, Credit, Operations, and Technology teams. Support coordination of cross-functional and cross-market initiatives. Ensure business requirements are accurately translated into deliverables. Identify opportunities to improve lending efficiency and client experience. Support development of performance dashboards and portfolio analytics. Monitor implementation progress and business outcomes.