Business Analyst

Eq Plus Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in Gauteng, South Africa is looking for a Business Analyst responsible for designing and testing solutions to enhance business capabilities. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in similar roles, preferably in financial services. The role requires strong data analysis, process design skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to key business processes and improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience in risk and compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot pricing/risk processes.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve system issues.
• Test and validate implemented logic and processes.

Skills

Process design

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Job description

Business Analyst role is responsible for designing, specifying, building, configuring, and testing solutions to deliver the necessary capabilities to business that enable quality solutions and a client‑centric orientation. These solutions include pricing and risk management, their related IT processes, as well as maintenance, testing, and production support for the front‑office suite of applications.

Responsibilities

• Process design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting in pricing/risk analysis.
• Systems capability / fit analysis in pricing/risk analysis.
• Data analysis – analyze data, identify and solve problems, reason logically, and drive valid conclusions.
• Software analysis – analyze, design, and implement purchased or in‑house applications.
• Testing and validation of logic and processes implemented.
• Shared ownership of recurring production incidents with multiple stakeholders to resolve system issues.
• Weekly production support rotation with the rest of the team.
• Engage with the macro‑environment to identify new opportunities, capabilities, and trends that add value to the required analysis work.
• Suggest changes in executing work processes to better drive value and benefits for the business.
• Prepare and share recommendations for process and systems improvements in relevant areas of accountability.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree.
• Banking / financial services experience or exposure.
• 5+ years of experience within a similar role.
• Risk and compliance experience is an advantage.
• Independent thinker.
• Stakeholder management and consulting skills.