FTP Business Analyst

Role Overview

Nair Systems LLC seeks an experienced FTP Business Analyst to join its Qatar-based operations, focusing on funds transfer pricing, treasury functions, and financial performance analysis.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Banking, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, ideally within top-tier international banking institutions.
• Background to include Treasury, Finance, Asset Liability Management (ALM), Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), Risk Analytics, Business Analysis, or Performance Management.
• Preferably familiar with profitability, liquidity, capital management, or Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC) frameworks.

Key Competencies and Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of FTP methods and balance sheet management principles.
• Understanding of liquidity-based pricing, profitability assessment, and treasury operations.
• Strong capabilities in business analysis, documenting requirements, and stakeholder communication.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills for data interpretation, reporting, and dashboard creation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze FTP methodologies, profitability factors, and mechanisms for funding allocation thoroughly.
• Assess FTP's impact on product pricing, business profitability, and overall balance sheet health.
• Contribute to developing analytical modeling and management reporting that drive strategic decision-making.
• Implement key performance indicators and best practices relevant to the FTP Business Analyst role.
• Promote cost-efficiency, productivity enhancements, and waste reduction to optimize bank benefits.
• Operate within delegated authority limits effectively.
• Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders across Treasury, Finance, Risk, Business Units, and IT teams.
• Lead business requirements gathering sessions and prepare detailed functional documentation.
• Educate business users on FTP changes and reporting output interpretations.
• Address client inquiries relating to the bank's products and find suitable solutions.
• Maintain adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and foster strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Provide timely and precise data to auditors, compliance, financial control, and risk functions as needed.
• Review existing FTP models, liquidity pricing, and profitability frameworks to identify improvement areas.
• Support development and documentation related to funding curves, behavioral assumptions, margin allocations, and reporting.
• Assist in FTP transformation projects, including implementation, testing, data validation, and enhancing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by encouraging innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and adopting industry-leading practices.
• Update and share knowledge concerning FTP, ALM, liquidity management, and banking profitability methodologies.
• Stay current with regulatory updates, industry trends, and treasury transformation efforts.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and contribute to knowledge sharing efforts.
• Comply fully with all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance mandates including AML, CTF, sanctions, data protection, fraud control, whistleblowing, conflict of interest, and insider dealing policies.
• Understand and operate within the Three Lines of Defence risk management framework to monitor and report risks appropriately.
• Ensure responsible client outcomes aligned with Conduct Risk guidelines.
• Support operational risk processes such as RCSA, KRI monitoring, incident reporting, and remediation.
• Maintain the necessary competence through mandatory training and seminars as prescribed by the bank.