Senior Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Midrand. The role involves developing business requirements, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience in the financial sector, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and proven problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst.
• Financial Services experience is essential.
• Proven track record in data integration and system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirement specifications through discussions with stakeholders.
• Document existing and new business processes.
• Serve as the primary interface between business and technical resources.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Agile/SCRUM Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Data Integration

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Informatics

Tools

SQL

Investment Management Platforms

LISP Platforms

Job description

Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Develop business requirement specifications through well-facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders

• Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes

• Develop functional and technical specification documentation

• Serve as the primary interface between business representatives and technical resources for the development or implementation of business applications

• Conduct workshops or JAD (Joint Application Design) sessions to gather requirements and drive discussions

• Liaise with relevant stakeholder management to prioritize project deliverables

• Transfer care, custody and control of new processes and applications to business owners, including user training and support

• Coordinate projects and their inter-dependencies effectively, managing any risks or issues that may arise, including timeline and milestone management

• Continuously identify and implement incremental improvements to current processes, independent of larger project deliverables

• Manage stakeholders effectively keep management, users, and developers informed of progress through clear communication and expectation management

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is essential National Diploma or Bachelors degree in Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Informatics

• 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst

• Must have Financial Services experience

• Work experience in a stockbroking or securities environment is beneficial

• Experience with Investment Management or LISP platforms is beneficial

• Basic SQL and programming skills will be an advantage

• Proven track record of successful delivery as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, and/or Subject Matter Expert in data integration, system implementation, or reporting projects

• Knowledge and capability in Agile/SCRUM methodologies and PI Planning

• Strong communication skills verbal, written, and listening

• Proven stakeholder management skills

• Skilled in creating and developing Use Cases

• Able to compile process, data flow diagrams, and context diagrams

• Creative in providing possible solutions to business requirements