Intermediate Business Analyst

Sabenza It Recruitement; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology. You will analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure seamless integration for business success. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, particularly in the investment sector, and strong technical skills in SQL and APIs. This role offers a challenging environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Business Analyst.
• Minimum 3 years in the investment industry.
• At least 4 years' IT experience with integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate business needs and propose solutions.
• Lead workshops for business and system requirements.
• Create user journeys and process diagrams.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture.
• Support testing of technical solutions.
• Identify and resolve system constraints.
• Develop training documentation.
• Provide high-quality service to clients.

Skills

SQL

APIs

Agile methodology

Business analysis tools

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

BCom Informatics

Diploma in Business Analysis

Tools

JIRA

Lucidchart

Postman

SoapUI

MongoDB

Swagger

Job description

Overview

As an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving value for The Client. Your expertise will transform complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and innovation.

Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Informatics or BSc Degree (essential).
• Diploma in Business Analysis (preferred).

Knowledge and Experience

• 6+ years as a Business Analyst.
• Minimum 3 years in the investment industry.
• At least 4 years' IT experience with integrated solutions.
• Strong understanding of APIs.
• Agile methodology experience (preferred).
• Proficient in SQL (essential).
• Familiarity with IT workflow tools like JIRA, Lucidchart, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze & Innovate: Investigate business needs, define system requirements, and propose creative solutions.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Lead workshops to elicit and document business and system requirements.
• Design Solutions: Create user journeys, user stories, process diagrams, data models, business rules, and mockups to translate requirements into implementable designs.
• Align & Support: Ensure solutions align with business and system architecture while assisting technical designers to understand requirements.
• Test & Validate: Support testing technical solutions, processes, and calculations, signing off on test cases for functional, non-functional, and integration testing.
• Optimize Systems: Identify and resolve system constraints, propose sustainable solutions, and reduce errors.
• Enable Training: Collaborate with trainers to develop clear process and training documentation.
• Deliver Excellence: Provide consistent, high-quality service to internal and external clients, embodying The Client's values.

Competency

Analysis Competencies

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in leading elicitation sessions for business and technical requirements.
• Proficient in documenting processes using tools like JIRA or Lucidchart.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Independent, proactive, and accountable with the ability to manage pressure.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in applying business analysis tools and techniques, aligned with IIBA standards.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in defining Open APIs using OpenAPI editor.
• Capable of creating low-fidelity UX mockups.
• Basic knowledge of UML modeling.
• Working experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, MongoDB, and Swagger.