Business Analyst

Sygnia Asset Management; Cape Town; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for their Retail Investment Platform Development team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will engage with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative investment solutions, focusing on requirements gathering and process optimization. This full-time role requires deep industry knowledge and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Experience with platform development in retail investment.
• Certification in Business Analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between business units and development teams.
• Gather and document requirements for the investment platform.
• Conduct process analysis to identify inefficiencies.

Skills

Requirements Gathering

Process Analysis

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Information Systems

Tools

SQL

APIs

Workflow Automation Tools

Job description

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Sygnia is a leading listed financial services group, specialising in institutional, retail, and employee benefits administration.

With a dedicated in-house development team, we strive to innovate and provide cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients and customers.

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Business Analyst to join our Retail Investment Platform Development team.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative investment platform solutions.

This role requires a deep understanding of retail investment platforms, financial products, and technology, with a strong focus on requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design.

Responsibilities

1. Business Engagement: Act as a liaison between business units, stakeholders, the in-house development team, and other vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.
2. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, development teams, and product owners, to analyse, document, and prioritize requirements for the retail investment platform.
3. Process Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimisation.
4. Solution Design: Translate business requirements into functional specifications in collaboration with stakeholders and the development team.
5. Technical Documentation: Create and maintain documentation such as BRDs, functional specifications, use cases, and data mappings.
6. Platform Development Support: Support development and QA teams to ensure requirements are correctly implemented and tested.
7. Project Support: Assist in project planning, tracking, and management to ensure timely delivery.
8. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with testing teams to verify solutions meet requirements and standards.
9. Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend process improvements and innovations.
10. Market & Product Analysis: Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to inform platform enhancements.
11. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all developments comply with regulations and risk standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services industry.
• Experience with platform development projects within retail investment environments.
• Understanding of investment products, trading systems, and financial instruments.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and analysis methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, system integration, and workflow automation tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with development teams and translating requirements into technical specs.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis is a plus.

This is a full-time position based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.