Business Analyst

PRR Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking an experienced Business Analyst in Johannesburg. This role requires gathering business requirements, drafting specifications, and facilitating stakeholder meetings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services, relevant degree, and 5+ years of experience. Join a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and clarity.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years as a Business Analyst.
• Business Analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar) is advantageous.
• Experience in fintech or financial services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Draft Business Requirements Specifications, Technical Specs, User Manuals.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to elicit requirements.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

JIRA proficiency

Visio proficiency

Figma proficiency

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree (Information Systems, Business Analysis, Computer Science)

Tools

JIRA

Visio

Figma

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

A fast-paced fintech environment is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This intermediate to senior role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial services or technology-driven companies, and a passion for driving clarity, alignment, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements
• Draft Business Requirements Specifications, Technical Specs, User Manuals, and User Journeys
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to elicit and align requirements
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements
• Support QA and UAT processes by validating requirements and test cases
• Assist in designing and optimising business processes and systems
• Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Visio, Figma, or similar
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Comfortable in high-pressure, agile, and innovation-driven environments

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric and a relevant bachelor's degree (Information Systems, Business Analysis, Computer Science, )
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years as a Business Analyst
• Business Analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar) is advantageous
• Experience in fintech, , or financial services is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of payment systems, digital platforms, and API integrations is a plus