Senior Business Analyst - Financial Systems

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 680.000 - 980.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional growth

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Benoni, Gauteng. The role bridges business needs and technology for financial systems, requiring elicitation, analysis, and validation of complex requirements. You will work with finance, operations, and IT to ensure enhancements align with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial analytics, solid UML/BPMN skills, and strong communication. This is a hybrid position in Benoni with opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst focusing on financial systems.
• Experience gathering, analyzing and documenting requirements using Agile and Waterfall.

Responsabilidades

• Elicit, analyze, and document requirements for financial systems and enhancements.
• Develop functional specs, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure solutions meet business needs and are implemented effectively.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Stakeholder management

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Finance/IT/Business Administration

Ferramentas

UML

BPMN

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng . This role is critical in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions for financial systems. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating business requirements for complex financial projects. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments, including finance, operations, and IT, to ensure that system enhancements and implementations meet strategic objectives and deliver maximum value. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial processes, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to translate business needs into functional specifications. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to the technological advancement of our client's operations in Benoni , with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for new financial systems and enhancements to existing ones.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the technical solutions align with business requirements and are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Perform gap analysis between current state and future state processes and systems.
• Assist in the development of test plans, test cases, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide support during system implementation and post-go-live phases.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations within the financial domain.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and the IT development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong focus on financial systems and processes.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
• Solid understanding of financial services industry, including banking operations, trading, or risk management.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with financial software such as ERP systems, trading platforms, or core banking solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from ZAR .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Engaging projects within the dynamic financial sector.
• Supportive team environment located in Benoni .
• Access to ongoing training and industry best practices.