Business Analyst

GoldenRule • Johannesburg, ZA • 1w ago

Responsibilities:

Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders.
Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes.
Develop functional and technical specification documentation.
Primary interface between business representatives and technical resources for the development or implementation of business applications.
Workshop or hold JAD sessions to gather requirements and drive workshops when necessary.
Liaise with relevant stakeholder management to prioritise project deliverables.
Transfer of “care, custody and control” of new processes and applications to the business owners, including user training and support.
Effective coordination of the projects and their inter-dependencies and any risks and any other issues that may arise. This includes timeline and milestone management.
Continuously identify and implement incremental improvements to current processes, independent of larger project deliverables.
Effective stakeholder management - Keep management, users and developers informed of progress through effective communication and management of expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

A relevant tertiary qualification is essential – National Diploma/bachelor’s degree etc.
In one of: Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Computer science, Engineering or Information Systems/Informatics.
3+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst.
Must have Financial Services Experience.
Work experience in a stockbroking / securities specific market essential.
Investment Management or LISP platform experience beneficial.
Basic SQL and programming skills will be an advantage.
A proven track-record of successful delivery as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst and / or Subject Matter Expert in data integration, system implementation or reporting projects.
Agile/SCRUM knowledge and capability.
Strong communication skills including verbal, written and listening skills.
Proven stakeholder management capability.
Use Case skills (Create and develop).
Able to compile process and data flow diagrams and Context diagrams.
Must have creative skills in providing possible solutions to business requirements.

Skills/Competencies:

Policy, Product Systems knowledge
Process Solutions orientated
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Management Skills
Interpersonal skills Resilience
Must be able to work under pressure
Goal and deadline driven
Understanding of the entity relationships within a database and how the various system integrates with each other in an environment
Analytical thinker with problem solving skills
Ability to see the big picture

Desired Skills:

Systems Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Programming/configuration
Critical Thinking
Time Management

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