Business Analyst - Contract I Payments

IQbusiness; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking experienced Business Analysts for contract opportunities in the financial services sector. Candidates should bring over 5 years of experience in business analysis, particularly in payments-related projects. The role involves translating requirements into user stories, strong stakeholder engagement, and ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle. A relevant degree and familiarity with Agile methodologies are necessary. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Diversity and transformation commitment

Sustainable growth environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Proven experience in payments-related projects.
• Solid understanding of the National Payment System (NPS).

Responsibilities

• Translate requirement documentation into user stories.
• Facilitate information-gathering sessions.
• Support solution delivery including implementation and training activities.

Skills

Business Writing Skills

Presentation and Facilitation Skills

Data Modelling based on Entity Diagram Mapping

Quality and Risk Management

Formal or practical experience in the BABOK

Multiple process notations

System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)

Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira

Education

Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma

Job description

Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking Business Analysts for contract opportunities within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on Payments-related projects.

The ideal profile would include exposure to areas including Electronic payments, Card payments, Cross-border transactions, RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement), SWIFT etc. An understanding of the National Payment System (NPS) and its ongoing modernisation efforts is also highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a well-rounded Business Analyst, covering data, process, systems, and business analysis.
• Proven experience on payments-related projects within the banking or financial services sector.
• Solid understanding of the National Payment System (NPS) and its role in South African financial infrastructure.
• Familiarity with various project methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and RUP.
• Ability to translate requirement documentation into user stories and integrate them effectively within Agile environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to facilitate information-gathering sessions.
• Skilled in gathering, interpreting, and documenting business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Active participation in the solution design process alongside cross-functional teams.
• Involvement in ensuring data integrity, quality, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to define success criteria, document test cases, and support testing across various environments.
• Experience in analysing, deconstructing, and mapping business processes (both existing and future state).
• Align and assess data sources, flows, storage, and reporting needs.
• Support solution delivery, including assistance with implementation and training activities.

Education Qualification

• Matric
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience -Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.

Skills

• Formal or practical experience in the BABOK
• Multiple process notations
• Business Writing Skills
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Data Modelling based on Entity Diagram Mapping
• Repository-Based Modelling tools i.e., ARIS
• Business Change Life Cycle
• System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)
• Quality and Risk Management
• ACORD Framework, SOA, TOGAF, ARCHIMATE
• Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira would be advantageous

Please note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.