Senior Business Analyst - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybride; CAD 126 000 - 182 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in remote Canada is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive digital transformation for a leading financial institution. You will bridge business needs and technical solutions, shaping customer experiences and operational efficiency across digital channels.

You will gather requirements, model processes, and collaborate with IT teams to design and deploy digital features. The role demands five+ years of BA experience, strong Agile familiarity, and excellent communication, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years as a Business Analyst focusing on digital transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Jira.

Responsabilités

• Elicit, analyze, and document requirements for digital banking platforms and related initiatives.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, product management, and IT development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and gain consensus.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement through digital solutions.
• Support the development, testing, and deployment of new digital features and products.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to end-users.
• Manage project scope and changes effectively.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in digital transformation and fintech.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices.

Connaissances

Business analysis

Agile methods

Stakeholder comms

Requirements gathering

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Jira

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking financial institution based in Kimberley , is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to drive their digital transformation initiatives. This role is critical in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, focusing on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency through digital channels. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering requirements, analyzing complex business processes, and collaborating with IT teams to design and implement innovative digital solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of the organization in the Northern Cape , working within a fully remote setup. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of business analysis methodologies and a passion for digital innovation in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for digital banking platforms and related initiatives.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, product management, and IT development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and gain consensus.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement through digital solutions.
• Support the development, testing, and deployment of new digital features and products.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to end-users.
• Manage project scope and changes effectively.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in digital transformation and fintech.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant focus on digital transformation projects.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and system analysis.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and associated tools (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience within the financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, independent environment.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques.
• Based in South Africa and able to work remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Chance to lead key digital transformation projects for a prominent financial institution.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Impactful role contributing to the modernization of financial services in the Northern Cape .