Business Analyst (Contract – 12 Months)

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for a 12-month contract position in Sandton, South Africa. The role requires 5–7 years of experience, ideally within the banking sector. Key responsibilities include gathering and documenting business requirements, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. This fast-paced environment demands adaptability and a strong understanding of banking processes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst.
• Prior experience working within the banking or financial services industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., process mapping, data analysis).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with IT, product, and project teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement validation sessions.
• Support the development and implementation of banking systems and digital solutions.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards within the financial services sector.
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case creation and execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs), process flows, and user stories.

Skills

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication and presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Business Analyst (Contract – 12 Months)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Business Analyst with 5–7 years of experience, ideally within the banking sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into functional specifications.

This is a 12‑month contract role suited for a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, regulated financial services environment and has a strong understanding of banking processes, systems, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications
• Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Collaborate with IT, product, and project teams to ensure successful solution delivery
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement validation sessions
• Support the development and implementation of banking systems and digital solutions
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards within the financial services sector
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case creation and execution
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs), process flows, and user stories

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• 5–7 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst
• Prior experience working within the banking or financial services industry is essential
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., process mapping, data analysis)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a contract environment

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Adaptability and resilience

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Type: Contract