Senior Business Analyst - Banking Systems

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement annuity fund

Generous annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join the IT division in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and implementing enhancements to core banking systems, gathering requirements, and translating them into specifications for development and QA teams.

The ideal candidate has banking domain knowledge, strong analytical skills, and proven project leadership. This hybrid position offers a balance of in-office and remote collaboration in Polokwane.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of core banking systems, processes, and terminology.
• Experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and modeling (UML, BPMN).
• Proficient in project management and BA tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for banking system functionalities and enhancements.
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories, and process flows.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Act as liaison between business users and IT during the project lifecycle.
• Develop test cases and validate system functionality against requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations.

Kenntnisse

Business analysis

UML

BPMN

Agile & Waterfall

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT or Finance

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Visio

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their IT division in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is central to bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, focusing on the analysis, design, and implementation of improvements to core banking systems. You will be responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, translating them into functional specifications, and collaborating closely with development teams, QA testers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of banking operations and technology, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. This is a key role offering significant impact within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for new banking system functionalities and enhancements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Act as a liaison between business users and IT development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the testing process by developing test cases and validating system functionality against requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations within banking operations.
• Assist in project planning, scope management, and risk assessment.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new system functionalities.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and solution proposals.
• Ensure alignment of IT solutions with strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of core banking systems, processes, and terminology.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and modeling techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in project management and business analysis tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in the banking sector is an advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, complemented by performance-based incentives.

This hybrid role is based in Polokwane, Limpopo , allowing for a balance between remote work flexibility and in-office collaboration.

• Employees enjoy comprehensive medical aid, a retirement annuity fund, and generous annual leave.

We are committed to employee development, providing opportunities for further training, certifications, and career advancement within the organization. Join a professional team dedicated to enhancing banking technology in Polokwane and contribute to the firm's success.