Business Analyst

Telesure Investment Holdings Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is looking for a Business Analyst to engage stakeholders, document processes, and contribute to business case development. The role requires 3 years of experience in a similar field and a Grade 12 or equivalent in Business Analysis. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a business analyst or data analyst role.
• 3 years financial services experience with exposure to complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage stakeholders for effective engagement.
• Elicit complex business requirements through various methods.
• Document 'as is' and 'to be' processes and changes.
• Manage feasibility and assessment work for proposed projects.
• Develop personal capabilities through training and accreditation.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

Business Analysis, Grade 12/SAQA Accredited Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join TIH, home to some of South Africa's leading financial service providers, and grow your career while being part of an organisation with purpose.

Job Purpose

Perform a threefold chain of work for Internal Customers at all three levels - Operational, Tactical and Strategic - as required. Conduct Investigation, Analysis and Description. Investigate and analyse on request business ideas, needs and problems, and utilise frameworks, syntaxes and standard methods to perform descriptive work. Develop models, processes, documents and reports to ensure efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions. Maintain fulfilment relationships and translate discussions between business and fulfilment areas.
• Business Requirements Identification
  Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals. Describe Business Requirements, processes and data in an agreed format and following agreed methods.
• Needs Assessment
  Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers and key stakeholders as well as related issues.
• Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"
  Document complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.
• Continuous Improvement
  Review existing operations in a major area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure the required continuous improvement outcomes are delivered. Identify shortcomings in processes, systems and procedures, and develop solutions to problems within an assigned unit or discipline with assistance/ guidance from senior colleagues or Manager.
• Business Case
  Manage the delivery of feasibility and assessment work for proposed and current projects to contribute to the development and continuous review of business cases. Influence discussion about solutions, projects and initiatives based on analysis of relevant business domains.
• Personal Capability Building
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Education

Business Analysis, Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)

Experience

3 years experience in a business analyst or data analyst role (Essential); 3 years financial services experience with exposure to complex systems and procedures (Essential).

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