Business Analyst (Payments and Trade finance)

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Business Analyst with a minimum of 5 years in Corporate and Commercial banking. Candidates should have a strong focus on Trade Finance and Payments, proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Confluence, and relevant qualifications in Business Analysis. The role requires candidates to manage multiple requirements and produce high-quality documentation, all while ensuring project follow-through and compliance with background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate and Commercial banking.
• Hands-on experience with Payments and Trade systems.
• Strong understanding of Payments and Trade products.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple requirements and produce high-quality documentation.
• Ensure completion and sign-off of all project artefacts.
• Optimize processes through mapping current and future states.

Skills

Business analysis for Trade Finance

Payments and Trade systems

Structured Trade and Commodity Finance

Analytical skills

Project management using Jira and Confluence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Analysis

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Business Analyst – Intermediate to Senior Level:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate and/or Commercial banking, with a focus on business analysis for Trade Finance and Payments projects.
• Hands‑on experience with Payments and Trade systems such as EFT, RTGS, Swift, Calypso, RIVO, DOKA, Tiplus, eTradeport, etc. and vendor management, including working with vendors like Surecomp.
• Strong understanding of Structured Trade and Commodity Finance (STCF) specializing in cross‑border financing for the trade of goods and commodities.
• Solid understanding of Payments and Trade products and services, including Domestic Payments, Cross‑Border Payments, Letters of Credit, Foreign Bills of Collection, and Trade Guarantees, etc.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and business analysis training or certification from recognized providers such as FTI, IIBA, or MICTSETA, including Advanced Business Analysis Programme, National Certificate in Business Analysis, CBAP, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously, produce high‑quality requirements documentation within tight deadlines, and ensure completion and sign‑off of all project artefacts.
• Proficient in using electronic project management tools like Jira and Confluence to maintain accurate and well‑documented project updates.
• Preferred: Experience in Business Process Engineering/Analysis with the ability to perform both BA and PE roles, including producing business requirements and optimizing processes through mapping current and future states.

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.