Compass System Analyst

Amidel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Amidel in Johannesburg invites graduates with a passion for business, economics and mathematics to join an internship role in insurance system analysis. Training will be provided to prepare you for duties and responsibilities in this 12 month contract.

You will design and build solutions using the FIS PAS application, understand requirements, work with clients and teammates on analysis, testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing second year in Mathematics and Economics or third year in Business.
• Degree in Mathematics/Business/Economics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic Oracle SQL and relational database knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions that enable administration of Insurance and Investment products using FIS PAS (Compass).
• Understand user requirements and build system solutions accordingly.
• Communicate with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions with project management.
• Design sessions participation and facilitation.
• Train users and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Insurance products knowledge

Oracle SQL

Relational databases

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile delivery

Education

Mathematics/Business/Economics Degree

Tools

Compass/PAS

Job description

Amidel is an Information Technology and Business Consulting Company that provides highly specialised solutions to large and small enterprises in both the private and public sectors.

We are seeking high-calibre, dynamic and motivated graduates who are passionate about the intersection of business, economics and mathematics. In this role, you will work closely with highly experienced and nationally recognised leaders in the insurance and system analysis sectors.

Job Family: Mathematics/Business
Minimum Experience: Second Year University Mathematics and Economics OR Third Year Business
Qualification: Mathematics/Business/Economics Degree
Contract Type: 12 month contract, full-time role based in Johannesburg. Please note that this is an internship role where full training will be provided to put the successful candidate in a position to fulfil the Duties and Responsibilities listed. The remuneration will be aligned to the role of an intern for the first 3 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions that enable the administration of Insurance and Investment products using the FIS PAS application formerly known as Compass.
• Understand user product requirements and build compass system solutions that enable the requirements in an efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project management.
• Facilitate/participate in design sessions.
• Training of users and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Investigate system problems and correct them.
• Create functional and technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to business users.
• Review test plans and the test book for each project release before User Acceptance Testing.
• Conduct systems testing to ensure that the design is aligned and designed according to the technology business requirement specifications.
• Provide support for system testing.
• Document solution designs and communicate the designs effectively to users and other developers/Compass specialists.

Competencies

• Good understanding of insurance risk & investment products.
• Understanding of relational database design principles.
• Intermediate capability in Oracle SQL.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Goal-oriented, critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understanding of Agile delivery principles.