Senior Business Analyst

Dearx Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders to document business requirements, conduct business process analysis, and support migration projects in the banking sector. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a certification in FTI or IIB. Join a dynamic team to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking industry.
• Experience focused on migration projects.
• Strong understanding of banking products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for migration projects.
• Conduct business process analysis to identify improvements.
• Develop business process models and specifications.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Facilitate workshops to elicit stakeholder requirements.
• Perform impact analysis on proposed changes.
• Provide expertise on banking regulations and compliance.
• Support project managers in defining project scope and objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

FTI or IIB certification

Job description

Senior Business Analyst (12-month contract with possible renewal)

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst with extensive banking industry experience and a proven track record in migration projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of banking operations, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for migration projects within the banking domain.
• Conduct thorough business process analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Develop detailed business process models, user stories, and functional specifications to support project objectives.
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Perform impact analysis to assess the implications of proposed changes on existing systems, processes, and operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on banking regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Support project managers in defining project scope, objectives, and timelines, and assist in the creation of project plans and deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solutions and ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to migration projects, and elevate as necessary to ensure timely resolution.

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking industry, with a focus on migration projects.
• Must have FTI or IIB certification.
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and systems, including core banking platforms,