Business Analyst – Banking (Contract)

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with over 7 years of experience in banking. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and document business requirements, design solutions, and implement banking systems in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has a strong Agile background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking.
• 5 years on Agile projects.
• Experience with system implementation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners to document business requirements.
• Design solutions for banking systems and processes.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables in an Agile setting.

Skills

Agile project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

User acceptance testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in banking? Do you excel in analyzing and documenting business requirements, designing solutions, and ensuring the successful implementation of banking systems and processes? We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver innovative solutions in the banking sector.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to identify and document business requirements for banking systems and processes in an Agile environment.
• Design and develop solutions that meet customer needs in collaboration with product owners and development teams.
• Translate business requirements into artifacts such as User Stories, Acceptance Criteria (Gherkin), Business Processes, Business Rules, Wireframes, and Data Requirements.
• Proactively manage project timelines and deliverables, utilizing Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct user acceptance testing to ensure that systems and processes perform as expected.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

You will meet the following minimum requirements

• 7+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst, specifically in banking, with a focus on banking systems and processes.
• At least 5 years working on Agile projects.
• Experience with system implementation, testing, and deployment, ideally in the banking sector.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk management practices in the banking industry.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Location: Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs).
• Setup: Hybrid
• Duration: 12 months (possible extension to 18 months)

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to [e-mail] (BAB_SLT_GP)

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