Technical Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to drive reconciliation projects and system improvements. The role requires strong SQL, Unix/Linux, and analytical skills to investigate issues and implement solutions within a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will engage in full SDLC activities, work with reporting tools such as Power BI, and collaborate across teams in multiple regions to deliver accurate and timely reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL proficiency.
• 3+ years Unix/Linux experience.
• 3–5 years in an analyst role (financial services preferred).
• Experience in production support and investigations.
• Proficient with reconciliations and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and support reconciliations and related processes.
• Document business rules and processes clearly.
• Deliver high-quality services to clients on time.
• Manage development, testing, implementation and post-implementation tasks.
• Collaborate in a global team across locations.

Skills

SQL

Unix/Linux

Analyst experience

Root cause analysis

Power BI

Python/C#/C++

XML

ETL

Data analysis

Windows/MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Notepad++

Oracle DB

Job description

About the job Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst

• 5+ years of proficient skills in SQL
• 3+ years experience in Unix/Linux Operation systems
• 3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role (Financial Services industrypreferred)
• Experience in production support (Investigations, log files, root cause)
• Basic understanding of reconciliations
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office tools e.g. Excel, Notepad++
• Experience in application support & investigations
• Experience with Reporting tools (Power BI preferred)
• Project/time management
• Experience in the following technologies is advantageous
• Data ETL
• Python / C#/ C++ or other coding experience
• Financial understanding
• XML

Responsibilities:

• Investec is looking for a technical business analyst/developer.
• Strong logical ability is required.
• A systematic thinking approach is essential.
• Motivation to deliver quality solutions and innovation is important.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• High attention to detail is necessary.
• Technical investigations are part of the role.
• The GRO delivers strategic and operational reconciliation initiatives.
• The team operates within a global Company community (South Africa, Ireland, Guernsey, United Kingdom, and Mauritius).
• The team is fast-paced and performance-driven.
• Focus on delivering and supporting reconciliations.
• The application used is SmartStream TLM, running on an Oracle DB and Linux OS.
• The role involves working in partnership with others.
• Participation in the full SDLC, including post-implementation activities, is required.
• Processes and business rules must be accurately documented.
• Passion for understanding Companies' business is important.
• Supports the achievement of delivery while gathering requirements.
• Manages development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation aspects of requirements.
• Responsible for full reconciliation builds or strategic enhancements.
• Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported, and resolved.
• Conducts root cause analysis for proactive investigation.
• Communicates and applies project standards.
• Consistently delivers high-quality services to clients.