Business Analyst

PRR Recruitment Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to work in a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and 5–10 years of experience in business analysis. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, drafting specifications, and facilitating stakeholder meetings. Proficiency in tools such as JIRA and Figma is essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive clarity and innovation in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant bachelor's degree required.
• 5–10 years of experience with at least 5 years as a Business Analyst.
• Business Analysis certification is advantageous.
• Experience in fintech or financial services highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Draft Business Requirements Specifications and User Manuals.
• Facilitate workshops to gather stakeholder requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional requirements.
• Support QA and UAT processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

JIRA proficiency

Visio proficiency

Figma proficiency

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Business Analysis

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

JIRA

Visio

Figma

Job description

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.

Key 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, Finance)
• 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, banking, or financial services is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of payment systems, digital platforms, and API integrations is a plus