Senior Business Analyst - On-site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for our prominent financial institution client in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on translating business needs into technical solutions, driving requirements elicitation, process mapping, data analysis, and solution design to support IT projects aligned with strategic goals.

You will lead stakeholder workshops, create user stories and use cases, and mentor junior analysts, while collaborating with development and QA teams to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial services.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, process modeling, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with UML, BPMN.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage business and system requirements for IT projects.
• Conduct detailed process analysis and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop functional specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Create process flow diagrams, data models, and wireframes to visualize solutions.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Support project management in defining scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze data to support business decisions and identify trends.
• Provide mentorship to junior business analysts.
• Ensure solutions align with IT architecture and strategic goals.

Skills

Elicitation

Process modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution located in Benoni, Gauteng , is looking for a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to join their expanding technology and operations team. This is a full-time, office-based position requiring a strong aptitude for understanding business needs and translating them into effective technological solutions. The Senior Business Analyst will play a vital role in defining project requirements, facilitating communication between business stakeholders and development teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT projects that align with strategic business objectives. You will be responsible for requirements elicitation, process mapping, data analysis, and solution design. This role demands exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of the financial services industry, and the ability to lead and mentor junior analysts. Your expertise will be crucial in driving efficiency and innovation within the company's technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage business and system requirements for IT projects.
• Conduct detailed process analysis and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop functional specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Create process flow diagrams, data models, and wireframes to visualize solutions.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure developed solutions meet defined requirements.
• Support the project management team in defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze data to support business decision-making and identify trends.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with the company's strategic goals and IT architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, process modeling, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial products and services is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Pension fund with employer contribution.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Modern office facilities in Benoni .
• Stable and supportive work environment.
• Company-sponsored training and workshops.