Job Openings Senior Business Analyst

About the job Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

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

  • Serve as the primary interface between business representatives and technical resources for the development or implementation of business applications

  • Conduct workshops or JAD (Joint Application Design) sessions to gather requirements and drive discussions

  • Liaise with relevant stakeholder management to prioritize project deliverables

  • Transfer care, custody and control of new processes and applications to business owners, including user training and support

  • Coordinate projects and their inter-dependencies effectively, managing any risks or issues that may arise, including timeline and milestone management

  • Continuously identify and implement incremental improvements to current processes, independent of larger project deliverables

  • Manage stakeholders effectively keep management, users, and developers informed of progress through clear communication and expectation management

Minimum Requirements:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification is essential National Diploma or Bachelors degree in Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Informatics
  • 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst

  • Must have Financial Services experience

  • Work experience in a stockbroking or securities environment is beneficial

  • Experience with Investment Management or LISP platforms is beneficial

  • Basic SQL and programming skills will be an advantage

  • 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

  • Knowledge and capability in Agile/SCRUM methodologies and PI Planning

  • Strong communication skills verbal, written, and listening

  • Proven stakeholder management skills

  • Skilled in creating and developing Use Cases

  • Able to compile process, data flow diagrams, and context diagrams

  • Creative in providing possible solutions to business requirements