Operations Leader - Efficiency, Growth & Strategy

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Business Analyst for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. You will bridge business needs with blockchain solutions, gathering requirements, analyzing markets, and defining functional specs for blockchain products and services.

The role focuses on extracting business value, guiding development teams, and evaluating ROI for blockchain initiatives in financial services and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with exposure to blockchain, cryptocurrency, or fintech.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry processes and terminology.
• Solid grasp of core blockchain concepts, including distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and consensus mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and use case development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for blockchain-related projects from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas where blockchain technology can provide solutions.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business users and technical teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis related to blockchain applications in financial services.
• Evaluate the feasibility and potential ROI of proposed blockchain initiatives.
• Assist in the development of use cases and business cases for blockchain adoption.
• Support the testing and implementation phases of blockchain solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in the blockchain and fintech space.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for management in East London.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Use case development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Blockchain Business Analyst - Strategy & Implementation

Our client, a forward-thinking financial services firm exploring innovative applications of distributed ledger technology, is seeking a sharp Blockchain Business Analyst to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between business needs and technical blockchain solutions. You will be responsible for understanding client requirements, analyzing market opportunities, and defining the functional specifications for blockchain-based products and services. Your insights will guide the development teams and ensure that the implemented solutions deliver tangible business value. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the adoption of blockchain technology in the financial sector and beyond. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a good understanding of financial markets and blockchain concepts, and excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for blockchain-related projects from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas where blockchain technology can provide solutions.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business users and technical teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis related to blockchain applications in financial services.
• Evaluate the feasibility and potential ROI of proposed blockchain initiatives.
• Assist in the development of use cases and business cases for blockchain adoption.
• Support the testing and implementation phases of blockchain solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in the blockchain and fintech space.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for management in East London .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with exposure to blockchain, cryptocurrency, or fintech.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry processes and terminology.
• Solid grasp of core blockchain concepts, including distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and consensus mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and use case development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.
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