Senior Business Analyst

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Business Analyst to bridge business needs and IT solutions for complex projects. You will elicit requirements, create use cases, and drive acceptance testing in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial services or tech, strong SDLC understanding, and excellent communication skills. Certifications like CBAP or PMI-PBA are desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating process models, use cases, user stories, and functional specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and surveys.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specs, user stories, and process flows.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Manage the requirements lifecycle, including prioritization, change control, and validation.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for software development.
• Assist in planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Conduct gap analysis between business requirements and system capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Requirements Elicitation

Agile / SDLC

User Stories & Use Cases

Process Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/IT/Finance

CBAP or PMI-PBA desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services institution with a significant presence in Randburg , Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that projects deliver tangible value and meet strategic objectives. You will be responsible for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing business requirements for complex IT projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering business analysis in an enterprise environment. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for collaboration within the Randburg office while providing flexibility for remote work. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute significantly to the company's strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and surveys.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Manage the requirements lifecycle, including prioritization, change control, and validation.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for software development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Conduct gap analysis between business requirements and system capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services or technology sector.
• Proven experience in eliciting, documenting, and managing complex business requirements.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), particularly Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating process models, use cases, user stories, and functional specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with business analysis tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with project management principles is a plus.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is advantageous.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP or PMI-PBA are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A collaborative and supportive hybrid work environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and impactful projects.
• Career advancement opportunities within a reputable financial institution.
• Convenient location with hybrid work flexibility.