Senior Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Business Analyst in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves developing specifications, managing stakeholders, and facilitating workshops to gather business requirements. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, particularly in the Financial Services sector, with knowledge of stockbroking or investment management. A relevant tertiary qualification and strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven track record of successful delivery as a Business Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirement specifications through facilitated discussions.
• Document existing and new business processes.
• Serve as the primary interface between business and technical resources.
• Conduct workshops to gather requirements.
• Manage projects and inter-dependencies effectively.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Agile/SCRUM

Basic SQL

Process Mapping

Education

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

Job description

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

• 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

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