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
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