Senior Business Analyst - Financial Systems

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology for financial systems in Randburg, Gauteng. The role blends office work with remote tasks and requires deep knowledge of financial processes and system enhancements.

You will gather requirements, model processes, and translate them into functional specs, user stories, and use cases, collaborating across IT and business units. Strong communication and facilitation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with focus on financial systems (ERP, accounting software, trading platforms).
• Experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and processes in financial services.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Visio, Jira, Confluence, and MS Office.
• Experience in an Agile environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate financial system requirements.
• Translate needs into functional specs, user stories, and use cases.
• Map current and future state business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, IT, and PM.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and gain consensus.
• Support design, development, testing, and implementation of financial solutions.
• Conduct gap analysis between existing systems and desired functionality.
• Develop training materials and provide user support during rollouts.
• Act as liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BA methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Facilitation

Teamwork

Jira & Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/IT

Tools

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider in the financial sector, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, focusing on financial systems. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and translating them into functional specifications for system development and enhancement. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work both in the office in Randburg and remotely, fostering a dynamic and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial processes and a passion for leveraging technology to drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements for financial systems.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Map current and future state business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, IT, and project management teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and gain consensus.
• Support the design, development, testing, and implementation of financial system solutions.
• Conduct gap analysis between existing systems and desired functionality.
• Develop training materials and provide user support during system rollouts.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant focus on financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, trading platforms).
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and business processes within the financial services industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Visio, Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in an Agile development environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work setting, balancing office and remote tasks.
• Must be able to work from or commute to Randburg, Gauteng.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of R , alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, provident fund, and opportunities for professional development. The hybrid work model provides excellent work-life balance. Employees in Randburg benefit from being part of an innovative company that values collaboration and continuous learning, with clear pathways for career progression.