Senior Business Analyst - FinTech

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Agile training

FinTech exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a FinTech client in Soweto to recruit a Senior Business Analyst. You will bridge business stakeholders with development teams and translate requirements into functional specifications for new financial technology products.

The role requires 5+ years of BA experience in FinTech, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Agile and Jira in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in FinTech or financial services.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and functional specification documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and development teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to elicit and validate requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to meet business needs.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure quality of delivered solutions.
• Analyze existing systems to identify improvements.
• Assist in project planning and management activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative FinTech company, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their Product Development team. This hybrid role, based in Soweto, Gauteng, will focus on understanding business needs, analyzing requirements, and translating them into functional specifications for new financial technology products and features. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that solutions meet user needs and deliver business value. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the financial services industry, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from various stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and development teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to elicit and validate requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to meet business needs.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure the delivered solution meets quality standards.
• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in project planning and management activities.

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 industry.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and functional specification documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and industry trends.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating both in-office and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in Agile and FinTech.
• Exposure to innovative financial technology products and platforms.
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.