Business Analyst Team Lead

Weplace; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Business Analyst with at least 5 years of experience to bridge business objectives with technology. The ideal candidate will have a BCom/BSc degree, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of software development processes. Responsibilities include supporting testing, documenting platform functionality, and mentoring junior staff. This position is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' Business Analysis experience in the financial services industry.
• Expert understanding of the software development process.
• Agile / Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist testers with UAT test packs.
• Assess and validate development requirements received from stakeholders.
• Documentation of platform functionality in a consistent sustainable format.
• Mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Negotiating skills

Project Management

Advanced communication skills

Education

BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job description

The successful candidate will 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

• Assist testers with UAT test packs
• 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
• 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