Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst - SupTech Regulatory Reporting Transformation

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE


Department: Regulatory Reporting / Financial Control & Planning

Job Purpose

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the implementation of the Central Bank of UAE's SupTech BRF initiative. This role involves translating regulatory requirements into actionable business and technical specifications, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of enhanced reporting capabilities aligned with CBUAE's supervisory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Analysis & Requirement Gathering

Analyze CBUAE's SupTech BRF Phase 1 guidelines, including 135 BRFs and upcoming Phase 2 templates. Interpret regulatory changes related to borrower demographics, credit risk metrics (PD, LGD, RWA), market risk sensitivities (CS01, DV01), and ESG reporting. Collaborate with Risk, Finance, Treasury, and Compliance teams to gather business requirements.

Process Design & Documentation

Map current reporting workflows and identify gaps against new SupTech requirements. Document business requirements, functional specifications, and validation rules. Define reporting levels (Consolidated, Solo, UAE Operations) and submission frequencies.

Technology Coordination

Work closely with IT squads to support integration with CBUAE's unified portal (Web Form, Excel/XBRL Upload, API). Ensure system readiness, data validation, and automation of reporting processes. Test and validate deliveries from the development team to ensure alignment with business requirements and regulatory expectations. Support resolution of technical issues related to data quality and submission.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams. Coordinate feedback collection and consolidation for CBUAE consultations. Facilitate one-on-one sessions with CBUAE to resolve specific queries.

Project Management Support

Track milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across reporting transformation initiatives. Support change management and training efforts for impacted teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field. 6+ years of experience in regulatory reporting, business analysis, or financial systems implementation. Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations. Experience with RegTech platforms and reporting automation tools. Familiarity with data formats (Excel, XBRL), APIs, and validation frameworks.


Skills & Competencies

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA).
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Experience working with CBUAE reporting frameworks.


Preferred

* Knowledge of market risk and credit risk modeling.