Solution Analyst - Banking

About CodeNinja

CodeNinja is a full-stack AI delivery firm helping enterprises, governments, and software acquirers modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Through AI Pods, AI Labs, and Global Capability Centers, we build autonomous workflows, AI-native infrastructure, and bespoke models that embed intelligence at the core of operations. Trusted by 240+ organizations and recognized as a category leader on Clutch and G2, CodeNinja empowers businesses to own their AI DNA by compounding organizational intelligence with engineering autonomy to secure long-term strategic leverage.

Founded in 2014 as a bootstrapped software and solutions company, CodeNinja was built with a mission to make transformative technology accessible to enterprises, large software acquirers, and governments worldwide. By 2019, the company expanded its capabilities to address the widening gap between emerging technologies and production-grade execution — investing in full-stack delivery across data modeling, workflow automation, AI-native infrastructure, and embedded engineering.

Today, CodeNinja operates a global footprint across Riyadh, San Francisco, Chile, and Lahore — delivering through a forward-deployed model supported by Global Capability Centers (GCCs), AI Pods, and AI Labs. The company partners with organizations to co-engineer mission-critical platforms that prioritize ownership, resilience, and long-term capability, enabling human talent and automation to compound together under enterprise control.

Our values — The Ninja Code:

• Integrity First: Maximising truth over comfort.
• Pursuit of Excellence: Excellence is not a destination, it's a habit.
• Ethical Integration: Doing the right thing, even when challenging.
• Bottom Line Responsibility: Profitability is a shared goal and responsibility.

Role Summary

CodeNinja Consulting is hiring a Solution Analyst on behalf of a leading Saudi banking institution. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams — translating complex business needs into scalable, compliant, and high-performing solutions across digital banking channels.

This is a full-time onsite engagement based in Riyadh. You will collaborate daily with product owners, IT architects, digital banking teams, and cross-functional delivery squads to drive high-impact initiatives across mobile, web, and core banking platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units, product owners, and IT teams to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for banking solutions.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with digital banking, mobile, and web development teams to design and deliver seamless, customer-centric experiences across all channels.
• Evaluate existing systems, identify integration gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance process efficiency and system performance.
• Work alongside solution architects to ensure all proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards.
• Conduct impact analyses and feasibility studies for new initiatives prior to development commencement.
• Support the full testing lifecycle including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Participate in vendor evaluations, solution demos, and RFP processes as required.
• Ensure full compliance with SAMA, NCA, and internal IT governance frameworks at every stage of delivery.

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of hands-on experience as a Solution Analyst within banking or financial services.
• Proven track record working on digital banking platforms and customer-facing applications.
• Direct collaboration experience with mobile and web development teams to deliver production-grade applications.
• Strong database skills — SQL, Oracle, or equivalent — including data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of API integrations, data flow mapping, and system architecture design principles.
• Familiarity with banking operations, payment gateways, and financial products, including deposits, loans, and credit cards.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks: SAMA, Basel III, and AML.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Good to Have

• Exposure to core banking systems such as Temenos, Finacle, or Oracle FLEXCUBE.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms and middleware solutions.
• Prior experience working within a Saudi or GCC banking environment.

Preferred Certifications

• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification.
• Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall project methodology certification or demonstrated experience.

Why Join CodeNinja?

At CodeNinja, we believe that great people deserve a great environment. Our mission is to revolutionize enterprise innovation by integrating hybrid intelligence and strategic knowledge work — and we can only do that with exceptional talent.

High-Impact Work

Deliver mission-critical solutions for leading enterprises and government entities across Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Global Reach, Saudi Roots

Be part of a globally distributed team across Riyadh, San Francisco, Chile, and Lahore, driving Saudi Vision 2030 outcomes.

Forward-Deployed Culture

Work side-by-side with engineers, architects, and domain experts who co-create and solve real problems together — not in silos.

Grow with AI

Develop your expertise in AI-native delivery, digital banking, and enterprise architecture at the frontier of Software 2.0.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CodeNinja Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued regardless of race, color, religion, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.