Senior Business Analyst (Digital Transformation)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid (if applicable)

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a dynamic financial services firm in Vereeniging, Gauteng to hire a Senior Business Analyst. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with remote flexibility to drive digital transformation and deliver real business value.

You will bridge business needs and technical teams, define requirements, and support the implementation of new digital solutions and process improvements. A strategic thinker with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years as a BA with digital transformation focus in finance.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and trends in financial services.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for digital projects.
• Translate requirements into functional specs and technical requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Create process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Collaborate with IT, UX/UI, and QA teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Support testing strategies including UAT.
• Manage project scope and changes to align with objectives.
• Contribute to business cases and feasibility studies.
• Ensure clear communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic financial services firm, is seeking a skilled Senior Business Analyst to drive their digital transformation initiatives. This hybrid role combines office-based collaboration with remote flexibility, based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will play a pivotal role in understanding business needs, defining requirements, and facilitating the successful implementation of new digital solutions and process improvements. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. You will be instrumental in shaping our client's digital future, ensuring solutions align with strategic objectives and deliver tangible business value. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovation and possesses a deep understanding of digital trends in the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, validate, and document business requirements for digital projects.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders from various departments.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and user stories.
• Collaborate closely with IT development teams, UX/UI designers, and quality assurance testers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within digital workflows.
• Support the development and execution of testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage project scope and changes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and project feasibility studies.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant focus on digital transformation projects in the financial sector.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation using various methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and trends (e.g., mobile banking, online platforms, automation).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and diagramming software (e.g., Visio).
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with both on-site and remote team members.
• Experience in stakeholder management and facilitation.
• Knowledge of project management principles is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in digital technologies.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund.
• Involvement in exciting and impactful digital transformation projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Potential for performance-related bonuses.
• Access to modern office facilities in Vereeniging.
• Career advancement within a growing organization.