Job Title: Business Analyst 

Location: Bahrain

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3+ Years

About the Opportunity

Our client is a dynamic and ambitious technology firm with a bold startup culture. They are on a mission to redefine the tech landscape and establish Bahrain as a key innovation hub. This is not a typical corporate role; they are a team of "builders and visionaries" looking for an exceptional Business Analyst to join their epic adventure.

A pivotal role for someone with hands-on experience in software development projects. You will be the crucial link between business vision and technical execution, analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing the data-driven recommendations that fuel the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders to gather, elicit, and meticulously document business requirements for new software projects and features.
• Project Management Support: Assist with project management activities, including developing project plans, scheduling, coordinating tasks, and ensuring clear and consistent stakeholder communication.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing business workflows and processes, identifying bottlenecks and areas for optimization, and then design and implement strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize data analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, Power BI) to analyze business performance, define and track KPIs, and create comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings to leadership.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to design and implement solutions that effectively address business challenges and align with strategic objectives.
• Market Research: Conduct ongoing research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights and ensure the company maintains its competitive edge.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of dedicated experience as a Business Analyst.
• A strong background in data analysis, process improvement, and direct experience with software development projects is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: High-level skills in Excel and SQL are mandatory.
• Data Visualization: Hands-on experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Startup Experience: Prior experience thriving in a fast-paced, adaptable startup culture is a major plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with projects in the financial services or FinTech industry.
• Certification: A Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly regarded.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their relevant experience.