Principal Business Analyst - Financial Services Innovator

Pragma Global; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pragma Global is seeking a Principal Business Analyst for its Cape Town office to lead high-impact initiatives in the financial services sector. You will bridge business needs and technology, mentor junior analysts, and drive process improvements in client engagements.

The role requires deep domain knowledge of financial services, regulatory awareness, and strong consultancy skills to shape strategic initiatives with major financial institutions in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of complex business problems in the financial services industry.
• Define business requirements, functional specifications, and process models for diverse client projects.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings with business users, IT teams, and senior management.
• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring solutions meet business needs and quality standards.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise business documentation and presentations.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on best practices in business analysis and process optimization.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts and project team members.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure project scope, timelines, and deliverables are well managed.
• Analyze industry trends and regulatory changes impacting the financial services sector.
• Contribute to development of consulting methodologies and thought leadership in financial services.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements gathering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Information Systems

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Pragma Global is seeking a Principal Business Analyst for its Cape Town office to lead high-impact initiatives in the financial services sector. You will bridge business needs and technology, mentor junior analysts, and drive process improvements in client engagements.

The role requires deep domain knowledge of financial services, regulatory awareness, and strong consultancy skills to shape strategic initiatives with major financial institutions in South Africa.