Senior Business Analyst

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid role in Randburg. You will bridge business needs with technology solutions, eliciting and documenting requirements for complex IT projects and validating outcomes to deliver business value.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with experience across SDLC methodologies and stakeholder management. You will mentor peers and contribute to architectural documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years as a Business Analyst in financial services or IT.
• Experience eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing requirements.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with business process modeling/diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements for IT projects using interviews, workshops, surveys, and use cases.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and technical designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and development teams through the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate requirement review sessions and obtain stakeholder sign-offs.
• Analyze current business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing test cases and support UAT.
• Identify and document risks and issues related to requirements and design.
• Provide support during implementation and post-go-live.
• Contribute to business architecture documentation and best practices.
• Mentor junior business analysts and share knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

SQL

Visio

Lucidchart

SDLC knowledge

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services institution, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their IT and Digital Transformation department in **Randburg**. This hybrid role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will be responsible for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating business requirements for complex IT projects, ensuring that developed solutions align with strategic objectives and deliver tangible business value. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of business processes and system analysis. Join us in **Randburg** and contribute to shaping the future of financial services through innovative technology. We are looking for a proactive individual who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to senior management. Your insights will be crucial in driving the successful implementation of critical business initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment that values analytical rigor and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements for IT projects using various techniques (interviews, workshops, surveys, use cases).
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and technical designs.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate requirement review sessions and obtain sign-offs from stakeholders.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Assist in the development of test cases and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Identify and document risks and issues related to requirements and system design.
• Provide support during the implementation phase and post-go-live.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of business architecture documentation.
• Mentor junior business analysts and share best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the financial services or IT sector.
• Proven experience in requirement elicitation, analysis, documentation, and management.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and business analysis best practices.
• Proficiency in business process modeling and diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with SQL and database querying is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment in **Randburg**.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and complex financial projects.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in **Randburg**.
• Career progression opportunities within a leading financial institution.