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

DeARX; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for Juristic Onboarding, focusing on digital banking and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in financial services, strong knowledge of KYC and AML processes, and the ability to optimize onboarding journeys. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure regulatory adherence while enhancing client experiences. This position is hybrid and offers a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years as a Business Analyst in financial services or digital onboarding.
• Experience in compliance-driven environments.
• Agile/Scrum exposure in backlog refinement and user stories.

Responsibilities

• Drive analysis, design, and optimization of client onboarding journeys.
• Collaborate with Compliance, IT, Operations, and Product teams.
• Influence bank's KYC, AML, FICA compliance management.

Skills

Juristic clients understanding

KYC/AML compliance expertise

Business banking product knowledge

Process analysis & mapping

Data analysis (SQL/Excel/BI tools)

API integration awareness

South African regulatory frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation proficiency

Change management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Overview

Senior Business Analyst - Juristic Onboarding (Digital Banking & Compliance). Location: Sandton (Hybrid). Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension).

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 the future of how businesses, trusts, and legal entities engage with digital banking.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

As the Senior BA, you will drive end‑to‑end analysis, design, and optimisation of juristic client onboarding journeys. You'll partner with Compliance, IT, Operations, and Product teams to balance regulatory rigour 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 lending, transactional accounts, treasury, 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.