Senior Business Analyst — Strategy & Transformation

1001 Absa Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa is seeking a Specialist Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable requirements, user stories, and solutions that improve efficiency and customer centricity. You will align processes, data, and systems with enterprise strategy and collaborate across Tech, Architecture, and delivery teams.

You will guide end-to-end business analysis, support governance, and mentor junior analysts as part of a broader transformation initiative spanning Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical, Mathematical, Computer or Life Sciences or equivalent.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements and user stories.
• Experience guiding UAT, governance, and aligned delivery through enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive strategic business analysis aligned with transformation priorities.
• Develop detailed requirements, process flows, and solution concepts for scalable outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end BI/solutions analysis and ensure omnichannel, customer- and colleague-centric outcomes.
• Collaborate with Architecture and IT to translate requirements into tested, deployable solutions.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to enterprise-wide capability and best-practice communities.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degrees & Advanced Diplomas (Required)

Job description

Absa is seeking a Specialist Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable requirements, user stories, and solutions that improve efficiency and customer centricity. You will align processes, data, and systems with enterprise strategy and collaborate across Tech, Architecture, and delivery teams.

You will guide end-to-end business analysis, support governance, and mentor junior analysts as part of a broader transformation initiative spanning Africa.