Job Description

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

5 to 19 years

Salary

Negotiable

Job Published

04 September 2025

Job Reference No.

2823590634

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Lead Business Analyst - Investment Platforms

Are you a seasoned Business Analyst with deep investment experience, ready to lead impactful change in a dynamic financial services environment?

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will shape the future of investment platforms and customer experience.

Why This Role Stands Out

Strategic Influence

: You'll be at the heart of decision-making, guiding product and platform evolution.

Industry Impact

: Work on high-visibility initiatives that directly affect investment operations and client outcomes.

Collaborative Culture

: Partner with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced Agile environment.

What You'll Bring

In-depth knowledge of

investment and life products

, and

South African investment platforms

. Strong grasp of

financial services regulations

impacting platform providers. Experience in

data analysis

,

Agile delivery

, and tools like

JIRA

and

Confluence

. Proven ability to

lead workshops

,

craft user stories

, and

drive backlog refinement

. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Intermediate to advanced

Excel

skills and solid proficiency in

MS Office

.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead requirements elicitation and translate business needs into actionable user stories. Collaborate with Product Owners and development teams to shape and prioritise the product backlog. Break down complex requirements into clear, testable components. Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure alignment across teams. Conduct impact analysis, post-implementation reviews, and support production incidents. Build strong relationships across business and IT to ensure seamless delivery.

You'll Thrive If You're

A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity. Passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs. Resilient, proactive, and collaborative in your approach. A natural influencer who leads with integrity and purpose.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in

Finance, Economics, Investment Management

, or related fields.

Business Analysis certification

. Solid experience working in

Agile environments

.

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"If you have not heard from us in two weeks, please note that you were unsuccessful for the role. However, we will keep your resume on file and reach out if any other suitable opportunity arises in the future".

Skills

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JiraBusiness AnalysisInvestmentsFinance

Industries

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InvestmentsBankingFinance