SR. BUSINESS ANALYST
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar with 7 recent postings.
An SR. BUSINESS ANALYST in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, machine learning, artificial intelligence, presentation. Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 10,000 AED | 17,000 AED | 26,000 AED | 36,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,500 SAR | 16,000 SAR | 25,000 SAR | 34,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 10,000 QAR | 17,500 QAR | 27,500 QAR | 38,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 800 KWD | 1,400 KWD | 2,150 KWD | 2,950 KWD |
| Oman | 900 OMR | 1,550 OMR | 2,350 OMR | 3,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 850 BHD | 1,450 BHD | 2,250 BHD | 3,150 BHD |
How SR. BUSINESS ANALYST pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- QatarEnergy
- Qatar Energy
Active markets
- qatar
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powered applications to support business use cases and enhance decision
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Primary Purpose of the Job:
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Required Experience and Skills:
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Educational Qualifications:
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Minimum of 8 years work experience in commodities trading with leading IOCs, trading houses, NOCs, or vendors in change, process and technology, LNG experience is an advantage.
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on” process knowledge from creating data process maps, to being operational procedures.
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Front to Back Trade Lifecycle experience. Should have a specialisation in one particular e.g. Physical Trading, Cargo Growth, Portfolio Optimisation.
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Product knowledge of Planlogic’s EOS, Veson Nautical's IMOS and SAP is an advantage, alternative tools such as Openlink, Allegro or Saleforce are preferred .
What is the average SR. BUSINESS ANALYST salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level SR. BUSINESS ANALYST in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays SR. BUSINESS ANALYST salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for SR. BUSINESS ANALYST salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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