QNB3783 - Senior Manager Distributed and In-House Services Business Analysis (Qatarization)

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grew to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grew to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines. QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Job Purpose Summary

The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing In‑House and Distributed Applications related projects and development team. The incumbent will also help select the best development platform and ensure that user requirements are provided for by the latest and most effective tools available in the IT market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities By Dimensions

• Shareholder & Financial:
• Carefully analyze possible software and application program changes to ensure congruence with the Group’s long term planning and approved strategy.
• Design, implement, document and develop applications as per the specified budget and plan.
• Implements KPI’s and best practices for In‑House and Distributed Applications System Analysis
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.
• Customer (Internal & External):
• Liaise with the concerned business for their information requirements and follow‑up as and when required to answer their business needs.
• To assist customers in all their queries on Bank’s product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn‑around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group’s objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.
• Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):
• Develop new applications as per user requirements and the plan specified by the designated systems analysts.
• Correct bugs and errors by making appropriate changes and then perform unit testing to the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
• Conduct trial runs/ perform testing of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
• Compile and document the program and perform subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
• Perform revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
• Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users.
• Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, and/or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.
• Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
• Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of system’s software.
• Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs.
• Comply with existing standards and policies as set by the Group’s management.
• Use object‑oriented programming languages, as well as client/server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
• Abide by the Policies and Procedures developed for maintaining the Information Security for the Data Centre Operations and shall take on active responsibilities in achieving, managing and maintaining the ISO 27001 standard
• Learning & Knowledge:
• Fully understand user requirements as provided by the business analysts.
• Possess knowledge of system design and data dictionary concepts in order to properly develop a workable and comprehensive application.
• Possess and implement the development life cycle followed with in the Group.
• Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professional development.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• At least 8 years’ experience in financial services with a specialization in web or mobile application development.
• Knowledge in .Net and Oracle PL/SQL
• Analyze and improve architecture of existing systems to ensure that they meet the latest industry standard technology requirements.
• Ability to design secure, highly scalable, end‑to‑end software solutions for complex implementations.
• Training courses and certification in systems technology, programming and banking software.
• Specific courses in IT security Architecture for web applications.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

• Resume/CV
• Passport
• Educational Certificates
• QID (Back and Front)
• Birth Certificate

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