Analyst, Feature

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced professional to clarify business requirements and document user stories. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of technology experience and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and possibly serving as a scrum master. This role provides a great opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of technology experience.
• Proven experience in documentation and analysis of business needs.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Clarify business requirements through collaboration.
• Document user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Assume the role of scrum master if required.

Skills

Agile working practices

LEAN and SCRUM proficiency

Requirements elicitation and management

Collaborative working

Education

First Degree in Information Technology

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career‑enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To clarify business requirements, documenting associated user stories and acceptance criteria, through in‑work collaboration with business stakeholders, cross‑functional teams and product owners contributing to the accurate and effective end‑to‑end delivery of expectations. To assume the role of scrum master within the Feature team if required.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5‑7 years of technology experience
• Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency, working collaboratively across teams
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation and management, analysis of business needs and providing solutions in an agile environment

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Inviting Feedback
• Making Decisions
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies

• IT Business Analysis / Feature Analysis
• IT Knowledge
• Requirements Gathering and Management
• Research & Information Gathering
• Stakeholder Management (IT)