Senior Business Analyst - Fintech

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to Fintech solutions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our client’s Fintech team in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA. This office-based role focuses on bridging business needs with technology solutions for financial products and services.

You will gather requirements, define scope, document processes, and support development and implementation throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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 Fintech or financial services.
• Proven experience in gathering and documenting complex business and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial products, processes, and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and diagramming tools (Visio).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for financial products and systems.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and development teams to define solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows to support development efforts.
• Conduct gap analysis and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and status reporting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in Fintech and business analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Agile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing Fintech company, is seeking a proactive Senior Business Analyst to join their operations in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA . This is an office-based role, fostering close collaboration and synergy within the team. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, focusing on developing and improving financial products and services. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing business requirements, defining project scope, creating detailed documentation, and supporting the development and implementation lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the financial services landscape, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive successful outcomes. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the innovation and growth of a leading Fintech player.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for new and existing financial products and systems.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and development teams to define solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows to support development efforts.
• Conduct gap analysis and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and status reporting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in Fintech and business analysis.

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 Fintech or financial services sector.
• Proven experience in gathering and documenting complex business and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial products, processes, and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and diagramming tools (e.g., Visio).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Fintech solutions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.