Technical Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Technical Business Analyst in South Africa. Candidates should have strong SQL skills, experience with Unix/Linux, and a background in the financial services industry. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis and participating in the full SDLC while delivering high-quality services. A passion for business understanding and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proficient skills in SQL.
• 3+ years experience in Unix/Linux operation systems.
• 3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role.
• Experience in application support & investigations.
• Basic understanding of reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported, and resolved.
• Conduct root cause analysis for proactive investigation.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including post-implementation.
• Communicate and apply project standards.
• Maintain a focus on delivering and supporting reconciliations.

Skills

SQL

Unix/Linux operation systems

Financial services understanding

Application support

Reporting tools (Power BI)

Project management

Coding experience (Python/C#/C++)

Data ETL

XML

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Notepad++)

SmartStream TLM

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
• Profic 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.