MI Analyst - Banking

Transguard Workforce Solutions is the UAE’s leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.We are currently recruiting for an MI Analyst for our client to be based out of their Dubai office.Job Purpose:Deliver accurate, timely and consistent management information to support performance management and decision-making across the Retail Business Banking Group.Develop, maintain and enhance recurring MI reports, dashboards and scorecards covering business, product, channel, portfolio and customer performance.Analyse data to identify trends, variances, risks and opportunities, and translate findings into clear insights for business stakeholders.Maintain strong data controls, reconciliation and reporting governance to ensure the integrity and reliability of management information.Automate and streamline reporting processes, improve data accessibility, and support planning, forecasting and management presentations across the group.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and distribute daily, weekly and monthly management information reports in line with agreed timelines and reporting standards.Develop and maintain dashboards and scorecards for sales, revenue, profitability, portfolio, product, channel and customer performance.Consolidate data from relevant systems and business sources, validate outputs and reconcile exceptions before publication.Monitor performance against budgets, targets, key performance indicators and strategic initiatives, highlighting material variances and emerging trends.Perform drill-down and root-cause analysis to support management decisions and respond to ad hoc information requests.Maintain report definitions, data dictionaries, calculation logic and documented controls to ensure consistent interpretation of MI.Coordinate with Finance, Products, Distribution, Operations, Risk and Technology teams to resolve data issues and improve reporting quality.Automate recurring reports and improve reporting workflows using appropriate data, visualization and productivity tools.Support planning, budgeting and forecasting exercises by providing historical trends, performance baselines and validated data.Prepare concise management presentations and commentary, ensuring that key insights, risks and recommended actions are clearly communicated.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in management information systems, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.Relevant experience in management information, reporting or business analytics, preferably within retail or business banking.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with practical experience in Power BI or equivalent reporting tools.Working knowledge of SQL and data extraction, transformation and reconciliation techniques.Experience preparing recurring dashboards, scorecards and management reports for senior stakeholders.Understanding of retail and business banking products, distribution channels, performance measures and data structures.Ability to translate business requirements into accurate, user-friendly reporting solutions and clear analytical commentary.High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently and collaboratively.