Business Analyst

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Duties, responsibilities and accountabilities
Analysis, Design and Solution DefinitionQuickly understands the business issues and data challenges of the business Identifies business process strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement. o Creates, documents, reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution. Develops business, functional and system design specifications for client engagements Ability to design and solve problems pro-actively Technical Recommendation and Testing Assist User Acceptance Testing efforts. Assists development process in an Agile framework. Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner. Works with business personnel to identify required changes. Communicates needed changes to Platform team.

CommunicationFacilitation of Platform team and business meetings, including JAD and workshops. Delivers informative, well-organized presentations. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Act as a Change-Agent for project and other initiatives Effective Stakeholder Management Technical Understanding Understands the SDLC including application programming, database and system design, and QA. Understanding the Application Support function will be beneficial. Familiar working in an Agile and/or Hybrid Agile team.

Problem SolvingIdentifies critical issues with ease. Able to identify Assumptions and Constraints, as well as Risks and Issues effectively and competent in the dealing thereof. Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems Business Management Develops relationships with key business personnel that foster close ties. Communicates effectively with business to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase satisfaction and deepen relationships. Manages expectations effectively.

GeneralConduct impact and feasibility assessments according to agreed standards and format and obtain sign off as per desired deliverables. Deliver business and functional specification documents according to agreed standards and formats Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform current practices/processes into fresh alternative solutions Prioritizes multiple allocated tasks effectively and contributes to the successful running of a project Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging Ability to communicate clearly and to guard all business relationships in a professional way

Education, skills and specialist Knowledge required.
Minimum RequirementsDegree/Certification in Business Analysis and /or Project Management IIBA accreditation is preferred (Min CCBA or CBAP) PRINCE2, PMP, AGILE, SAFE

Industry Experience4-5 years of financial industry experience in an IT systems development role 2+ years System Analyst experience at initial career stages - highly beneficial 3+ years Credit or Retail Lending experience - highly beneficial

TechnologyProcess methodology using BPMN and Process Flow diagrams Understanding of BABOK and TOGAF JIRA, Visio, MS Office SharePoint

Personal attributesDemonstrable evidence of being able to work in a team of competent, respected professionals Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Core competencies
Behavioural CompetenciesAdaptability Time Management & organisation Professionalism Professional development & working efficiently and effectively Problem Identification/Solving People & Team Working Language proficiency: English Interpersonal Skills Integrity Technical Competencies Analytical Ability Reporting/Report Compilation Computer Literacy
About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1433644
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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