Business Analyst V

FirstRand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial institution is seeking a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will analyze business requirements, engage with stakeholders, and help optimize business processes. Candidates should have a degree in IT or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of data analysis tools. Opportunities for professional growth and innovation await the right candidate.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT business analysis or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and validate business requirements with stakeholders.
• Define business needs for new/enhanced products and services.
• Oversee the planning and execution of systems testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

• Good stakeholder engagement

Job Description

Hello Future Business Analyst V

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsible to elicit and validate business requirements with stakeholders and to analyse and translate business requirements into requirement packages from which applications solutions are developed. The business analyst is responsible for defining business needs for new and/or enhanced products, services or optimised business processes
Are you someone who can:

• Analyse business from all aspects to develop in in-depth understanding of the business
• Work with end users and project owners to identify business, functional and technical requirements
• Do gap analysis between current and required specifications
• Oversee the planning and execution of systems testing
• Analyse exiting business processes and facilitate with stakeholders to make improvements
• Identify and define business processes and system development or configuration requirements to realise the process end goal
• Work with project team members to define metrics/performance goals/ acceptance criteria for the solution or system
• Assist in translating requirements into test conditions and expected results for unit development, system integration and UAT
• Participate in quality reviews or set reviews of designs, prototypes, and other work products.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT business analysis or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and system integration.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI).
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, IIBA endorsed) is an advantage.

We can be a match if you can:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Good stakeholder engagement

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to innovate.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

25/07/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.