Business Analyst - Contract I Payments

IQbusiness; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IQbusiness is seeking senior-level Systems Analysts for contract opportunities in the financial services sector. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience, particularly in payments-related projects, and a strong understanding of the National Payment System. This role involves translating documentation into user stories, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Experience with payments-related projects highly desirable.
• University qualification aligned to relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirement documentation into user stories for Agile.
• Gather and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Support solution delivery, implementation, and training activities.

Skills

Business Writing Skills

Data Modelling based on Entity Diagram Mapping

Quality and Risk Management

Presentation and Facilitation Skills

System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)

Formal or practical experience in the BABOK

Education

Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma

Tools

Confluence

Jira

ARIS

Job description

Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking senior-level Systems 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 7+ 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 analyzing, 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.