Senior Business Analyst - Juristic Onboarding (Digital Banking & Compliance)

DeARX; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Sandton is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive digital transformation in client onboarding. This role requires expertise in KYC and AML processes, as well as strong stakeholder engagement skills. With 8-10 years of experience, the ideal candidate will influence regulatory compliance while enhancing user experience in digital banking projects. This is a hybrid position with a 12-month contract, offering an opportunity to shape onboarding journeys for juristic clients.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years as a BA in financial services or compliance-driven environments.
• Agile / Scrum experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end analysis and optimization of client onboarding journeys.
• Partner with Compliance, IT, Operations, and Product teams.
• Influence KYC, AML, and compliance processes.

Skills

Understanding of juristic clients

KYC / AML processes expertise

Business banking products knowledge

Process analysis & mapping

Data analysis (SQL / Excel / BI)

Digital platforms experience

Integration awareness (APIs)

South African regulatory frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement skills

Documentation proficiency (BRDs, etc.)

Change management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Location

Sandton (Hybrid) • Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Overview

Are you a seasoned Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of digital transformation, compliance, and client experience? We are looking for a Senior BA to join our high-impact Juristic Onboarding project—a role where you\'ll shape how businesses, trusts, and legal entities engage with digital banking.

About the Role

As the Senior BA, you will drive end-to-end analysis, design, and optimization of juristic client onboarding journeys. You\'ll partner with Compliance, IT, Operations, and Product teams to balance regulatory rigor with seamless client experiences.

Your work will directly influence how the bank manages KYC, AML, FICA compliance, and complex multi-entity onboarding, while contributing to a modern, digital-first client lifecycle.

Core Focus Areas & Skills

• Strong understanding of juristic clients (companies, trusts, partnerships, etc.).
• Deep expertise in KYC / AML processes, FATF, and FICA compliance.
• Familiarity with business banking products such as lending, transactional accounts, treasury, and forex.
• Process analysis & mapping: streamline onboarding journeys and workflows.
• Data analysis: SQL / Excel / BI tools to track onboarding performance (error rates, turnaround times, etc.).
• Hands-on with digital platforms.
• Integration awareness: APIs, risk / credit systems, and document management platforms.
• Strong grasp of South African regulatory frameworks (FICA, POPIA, AML).
• Ability to identify risk & control gaps in onboarding processes.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across compliance, product, operations, and IT.
• Proficient in BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and documentation.
• Change management: helping business users adapt to new platforms.
• Balanced problem-solving mindset: compliance-first but client-centric.

Preferred Background / Domain Experience

• 8-10 years as a BA in financial services / digital onboarding / compliance-driven environments.
• Agile / Scrum exposure: backlog refinement, user stories, sprint ceremonies.
• Hands-on experience in digital transformation projects and client onboarding initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• You\'re not just a BA who documents requirements; you\'re a bridge-builder who can connect business, compliance, and technology while always keeping the client experience at the centre.
• If you\'re passionate about transforming onboarding journeys, navigating regulatory complexity, and driving digital innovation in banking, we\'d love to meet you.

Apply Now and help us redefine how juristic clients onboard in the digital age.