Technical Analyst/System Analyst (Cards)

About the role

We are looking for a Technical Analyst / System Analyst specialized in card platforms to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring card issuance, authorization, clearing, settlement and related digital channel processes are correctly implemented and supported.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, document and validate business and functional requirements, producing functional specifications, system flow diagrams, interface definitions and data mappings.
• Perform impact analysis for change requests, assessing upstream and downstream dependencies and advising on feasibility and risks.
• Collaborate with internal IT groups (development, infrastructure, architecture, security, operations) to design, integrate and deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Support testing activities including SIT, UAT and regression testing, ensuring timely defect resolution.
• Coordinate with external vendors and third‑party providers, managing requirements clarification, solution reviews and dependency management while maintaining compliance with PCI DSS and other security standards.

Required skills

• Strong functional knowledge of Credit Card and Debit Card systems (issuance, authorization, clearing, settlement, Card Control, digital channels).
• Proficiency in SQL querying and data analysis using Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Implementation experience with Weblogic or Websphere application servers.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and managed databases.
• Familiarity with card management platforms like WAY4 and First Vision.
• Understanding of security and compliance requirements, including PCI DSS.