It Business Analyst (Etrading - Fixed Income)

Fnb Namibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate and investment bank in South Africa is looking for an IT Business Analyst specializing in eTrading for Fixed Income. In this role, you will manage stakeholder relationships, facilitate workshops, and provide analytical support to drive business transformation. Candidates must have a robust background in financial markets, particularly Fixed Income, with advanced analytical and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to networking and collaboration opportunities

Challenging work environment

Innovation opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of Business Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets, specifically Fixed Income (FI).
• Advanced technology and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and track project progress.
• Facilitate workshops to validate requirements.
• Resolve problems and adapt communication styles as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Documentation

Education

4-8 years of Business Analysis experience

Knowledge of Financial Markets - Fixed Income

Experience with FIX, XML over JMS, API

Tools

Agile methodology

Lean product delivery

Job description

IT Business Analyst (eTrading - Fixed Income)

Location: Johannesburg | Full time | Posted: Yesterday | Application deadline: June 19 | Job Requisition ID: R

Job Description: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join the team responsible for transforming the end-to-end capability for Customer Dealing Pre Trade for RMB and its subsidiaries.

You will be responsible for elicitation, evaluation, definition, implementation, and validation of the requirements needed to deliver on the transformation in the Pre Trade business.

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

We value our heritage, ethics, and traditional values, combined with innovative ideas that set us apart.

Join South Africa's leading employer in Financial Services and help us unlock opportunities for our clients and society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating excellent dialogue, listening, advising, influencing, and negotiating skills for win-win outcomes.
• Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations, and ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain relationships despite conflicting views and seek mutual gains.
• Anticipate consequences and adapt problem-solving based on feedback.
• Resolve problems, queries, and complaints promptly.
• Adapt communication styles to different audiences.
• Facilitate workshops to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for business process and policy changes.

Candidate Profile:

• 4-8 years of Business Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets, specifically Fixed Income (FI), is essential.
• Experience in electronic execution of FI from technology, operations, or front-office perspectives is preferred.
• Advanced technology, analytical, and communication skills.
• Understanding of FI products and trade lifecycle.
• Knowledge of FI trading and sales workflows.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Experience designing and implementing integration solutions.
• Familiarity with protocols like FIX, XML over JMS, API.
• Experience with lean / agile product delivery.
• Data analysis and modeling skills.
• Attention to detail with awareness of broader impacts.
• Proven track record of following through on commitments and leading successful projects.

Additional Information:

• Access to networking and collaboration opportunities.
• Challenging work environment and innovation opportunities.
• Candidate qualities: Curious & courageous, obsessed with mastery and continuous improvement.

Note: Applications close on June 19. All appointments will comply with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

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About RMB: A leading corporate and investment bank in South Africa and Africa, focusing on high performance and real-world challenges like sustainable finance and infrastructure financing.