Senior Business Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for our Mahikeng, North West office. This hybrid role bridges business needs and technology, ensuring IT projects align with strategy and deliver value within the financial services sector.

The candidate will lead requirements elicitation, process modelling, and solution design, collaborating with IT, business units, and external vendors to drive successful project outcomes.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (BA/IT/CS).
• Minimum 6 years’ BA experience, preferably in financial services.
• Strong elicitation, analysis, documentation and validation skills.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methods.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for IT projects and system enhancements.
• Translate business needs into functional specs, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, IT, and vendors.
• Facilitate workshops to gather and clarify requirements.
• Design and propose optimal business and system solutions.
• Support development, testing, and implementation phases.
• Analyze current processes for improvements and optimization.
• Develop use cases, test scenarios, and assist UAT.
• Act as liaison between business users and technical team.
• Contribute to business cases and feasibility studies.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst

SDLC and Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

UML and BPMN

Strumenti

UML

BPMN

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their IT and Digital Transformation team in Mahikeng, North West . This pivotal role involves bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that IT projects align with strategic objectives and deliver maximum value. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes, requirements elicitation, and solution design within the financial services sector. This position offers a Hybrid work model, providing flexibility while fostering essential in-person collaboration within our Mahikeng office. We are looking for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who can drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for IT projects and system enhancements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, IT, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and clarify requirements.
• Design and propose optimal business and system solutions to meet identified needs.
• Support the development, testing, and implementation phases of IT projects.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Develop use cases, test scenarios, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Act as a liaison between business users and the technical team, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and project feasibility studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation.
• Strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Experience in process modeling and re-engineering.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with the business landscape in the North West province is beneficial.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement are actively encouraged.
• This role provides exposure to significant IT projects and strategic initiatives within the financial sector.
• Enjoy a balanced work environment with our Hybrid model, combining office-based collaboration in Mahikeng with remote flexibility.
• We offer generous annual leave and various wellness programs to support employee well-being.