Business Analyst Team Lead

wePlace; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to act as a liaison between business objectives and technology capabilities. Responsibilities include analyzing CRM platform functionality, validating requirements, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in business analysis within the financial services sector and hold a relevant degree. This role encompasses strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' Business Analysis experience in the financial services industry.
• Expert understanding of the software development process.
• Ability to effectively translate business requirements into technology terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and validate development requirements received from stakeholders.
• Work closely with business and testing to ensure requirements are met.
• Document platform functionality consistently.

Skills

Business Analysis

CRM Solutions Analysis

Agile / Scrum

Team Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Education

BCom / BSc degree or equivalent

Job description

Job description

The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will primarily be involved in the analysis of functionality for the CRM platform used by Advisers nationally.

Responsibilities

• Assess and validate development requirements received from stakeholders before submitting for development
• Closely working with business (pre-development) and testing (post-development) to ensure requirements are delivered in an expected format
• The candidate will frequently function as the representative of the team in sessions with business
• Documentation of platform functionality in consistent sustainable format
• Assist testers with UAT test packs
• Implement processes for gathering, reviewing and analysing development requirements
• Create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups where applicable
• Mentoring of junior team members

Minimum Requirements

• BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' Business Analysis experience in the financial services industry
• Team Leadership experience advantageous
• Experience in analysing CRM solutions
• Agile / Scrum experience
• Expert understanding of the software development process
• Knowledge of wealth management and adviser value proposition requirements advantageous
• Ability to effectively translate business requirements in technology terminology
• Ability to explain technical issues back to business for decision making

Competencies

• Business acumen and entrepreneurship
• Analytical thinker
• Problem-solving skills
• Proven skills in managing small to medium size team
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Reporting and presentation skills
• Good negotiation ability and communication abilities
• Innovative
• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Project Management
• Advanced communications skills
• Change management and coaching skills

IT innovation and acumen

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