Business Analyst

Parvana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to collaborate on system functionality within a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in insurance and proficiency in requirement specifications. This role involves taking ownership of system configuration and working closely with stakeholders for enhancements. Join a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position, particularly in Insurance.
• Ability to support and train on system functionality and configuration.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Functional Owners to understand functional areas.
• Take ownership of system configuration in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and contribute to platform enhancements.

Skills

Requirement specifications

End-to-end development lifecycle

UML terminology

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About our client :

Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on trust and transparency, they make significant investment in mentorship and employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement. This is likely to be a company that you will never leave

What you will be doing :

• Collaborate with Functional Owners to understand functional areas, supporting functionality, and code at a high level.
• Present functional capabilities to broader teams alongside Functional Owners, while also supporting and training CSMs on system functionality and configuration.
• Take ownership of system configuration in collaboration with Functional Owners and CSMs.
• Review and assess tasks involving changes, new setups, or potential upstream / downstream impacts; validate bug fixes and collaborate with Technical Architect and Functional Owners.
• Partner with stakeholders to design business solutions, create Solution Design Documents, and address solution gaps based on unique client requirements.
• Proactively identify, recommend and contribute to enhancements for the platform roadmap.
• Stay informed on industry regulations, developments, and trends to ensure continuous improvement
• Work closely with the Product Owner and collaborate regularly with internal and client testing / regression teams.

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial
• Previous experience working in a similar position, particularly in Insurance.
• Proficiency in composing requirement specifications for information systems.
• Ability to possess the end-to-end of the development lifecycle, including testing and training.
• Familiarity with UML terminology, particularly in relation to use-cases and activity diagrams.

Job ID : J106954

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