We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Business Analyst with a solid foundation in finance to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in requirements gathering, software testing and capable of writing SQL queries to gather data for decision-making and analysis and will serve as a critical link between business objectives and technical execution to ensure the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
In this role, you will lead requirements gathering workshops, engaging cross-functional teams to gain a deep understanding of data models, structures, business policies, processes, and security and privacy frameworks. You'll work closely with subject matter experts, BI professionals, and consultants and deliver recommendations that drive informed decision-making and enhance business performance.
We're seeking someone who is naturally curious and thrives in a collaborative environment. You should possess strong analytical thinking, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a comprehensive understanding of databases. The ability to manage multiple projects across diverse business domains is essential.
Role Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, goals and challenges
Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to collect requirements
Analyze and document functional and non-functional requirements
Process Improvement
Evaluate existing business processes and identify for optimization
Recommend changes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance customer experience
Use modelling techniques like BPMN or flowcharts to visualize processes.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze data trends and support decision making
Validate data accuracy and relevance for business objectives.
Solution Design and Validation
Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions aligned with business needs.
Assist in creating use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Participate in testing and validation to ensure solutions meet requirements.
Stakeholder Communications
Act as a liaison between business units and IT or development teams
Facilitate meetings, presentations, and workshops to align expectations
Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain detailed documentation or requirements, changes and decisions
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
Support audit and review processes with accurate records
Project Support
Contribute to project planning and scope definition
Monitor progress and help resolve roadblocks
Support change management and user training initiatives
Role Requirements
Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex problems
Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication to engage stakeholders and document requirements
Technical proficiency: Familiarity with tools like SQL, Excel, and business process modeling software
Process Modelling: Using tools like Visio to map out workflows and identify inefficiencies
Requirements gathering: Skilled in conducting interviews, workshops, and translating business needs into technical specs
Documentation: Experience in writing business cases, user stories, and functional and non-functional specifications
Project management: Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
Stakeholder management: Ability to collaborate across departments and manage expectations
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Information Technology/ Business Information Systems or equivalent field of study.
Additional IT Certifications (Business Analysis, Six Sigma, BPM)
* Minimum 3 or more years' experience as a Business Analyst
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