Senior Analyst / Senior Consultant — Business Management recruitment

A new role has arisen within a major UAE bank, headquartered in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Business Management (Head of BM) in the delivery of priority projects, shared strategic objectives and initiatives, through independent management of project work streams

Use of project management tools and methodology to manage project delivery and resources from solution design activity planning to successful delivery

Design, and input into the production of reports, presentations and robust business case development

Conduct studies and provide analysis of data and recommendations related to proposed business improvement solutions and priorities to drive improvement of Group performance

Assist the Head of BM in developing, analyzing and managing the tracking, reporting and monitoring of SLAs, KPIs, audit items and other performance Metrics.

Coordinate between Head of BM and Finance to analyze and monitor monthly financial performance, Annual Budgeting process and strategic initiative tracking

Work with HR to develop and action the annual people agenda for implementing robust processes and initiative programmes to drive high performance and a risk management focused working environment

Manage and maintain the business processes development documentation

Manage internal marketing/ communications as per Head of BM directions in order develop internal and external communication approaches and opportunities

Support the Head of BM in the organization of the Management Team meetings and twice yearly team events

Facilitate the delivery of client and internal meetings and conferences as required

Produce, and deliver formal/informal findings, complex analysis in a clearly defined manner

Liaise with the department leads and our business partners to develop, implement and sustain effective solutions

Requirements:

 Educated at degree level and/ or appropriate Professional Qualification

• Strong analytical and consultancy Skills. Consultancy background, while not required is a plus.

• Understanding of banking operations, products and services

• Capability to understand HR and budget content.

• Conceptual thinking and thorough analytical skills.

• Fluent in English, Arabic is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written  (report writing, presentation and facilitation skills)

• Outstanding interpersonal skills (interaction at all levels/ positive attitude)

• Confident and articulate

• Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritise and manage several tasks at the same time. Committed to project delivery deadlines

• Team working to achieve goals and objectives: enables others to achieve goals and objectives.

• Proficient IT skills (MS Office

• 5 years experience/content knowledge

• Demonstrable track record of leading change implementation projects and project management / process improvement in at least a banking or financial environment