Senior Business Analyst: Group Procurement; Project, Process & Product: 12-month FTC

Isilumko Staffing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their team in South Africa. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and a strong background in financial services, requiring 5+ years of experience in analyzing business processes and delivering solutions.

The ideal candidate is adept in stakeholder management and agile methodologies, capable of managing complex projects while delivering actionable insights through data analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, with a focus on financial services.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting gap analysis and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Identify client problems through detailed analysis of needs and requirements.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of operational processes and systems.
• Analyze complex datasets to deliver actionable insights.
• Lead workshops and engage stakeholders for project goals.
• Document and structure business models and designs.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Gap analysis

Process improvement

Tools

Visio

Job description

Overview

The invitation is for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a robust background in financial services and financial services products to join the team in Financial Services and Financial Services products

This role requires a strategic thinker with 5+ years of experience in analysing complex business processes, defining problem statements, and delivering practical solutions to meet business objectives.

To apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders to understand the problems; opportunities; needs; structure; policies and operations of the organisation on large; high risk and complex projects.

To recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals.

To elicit and analyse the actual needs of the stakeholders; facilitate communication between organisational units and play a central role in aligning the needs of business units with the capabilities delivered by information technology and may serve as a translator between these groups.

To have years of deep practical experience in the role; with repeated practice performing business analysis in a variety of complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Problem Identification & Solution Design: Understand client problems through detailed analysis of business needs and stakeholder requirements. Define and scope strategic and tactical solutions.
• Current and Future State Analysis: Conduct in-depth assessments of current operational processes, systems, and organizational structures to define the future and transitional states.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Deliver actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead workshops, interviews, and collaboration sessions to foster stakeholder engagement and build consensus around the project goals.
• Requirements Elicitation & Documentation: Organize and document requirements using epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Structure business models and designs using visual diagrams, including process flows and data maps.
• Gap Analysis & Scenario Development: Conduct scenario planning, identifying gaps between current and desired states to propose remediation actions.
• Agile Delivery & Sprint Management: Lead and participate in iterative planning, ensuring alignment with the team backlog. Manage the requirements lifecycle throughout each sprint.
• Solution Evaluation: Evaluate the performance and value delivered by the solution, iterating as needed to meet business objectives.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Define test cases and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solution integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements, leveraging minimum viable product (MVP) and continuous deployment methodologies.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify risks and ensure compliance, working across various regulatory frameworks and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, with a focus on financial services.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in agile methodologies, data analysis, data analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Visio).
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in conducting gap analysis, data modelling, and developing business scenarios.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Certifications: Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.
• Manage ambiguous and complex tasks to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiencies.