Business Analyst | Centurion

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Business Analyst | C..

Date posted:

Friday, January 24, 2025

Location:

centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
Business Analyst | Centurion

POSITION INFO:

An opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Business Analyst to drive operational improvements within a trading and balance sheet management environment. This role focuses on addressing inefficiencies, optimizing processes, and aligning initiatives with strategic business objectives. Key responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, defining and documenting requirements, conducting gap analyses, and supporting the delivery of impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Understanding: Develop a deep knowledge of trading-related processes (Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, Collateral Management, and Treasury) and how they integrate with broader balance sheet management goals.
Requirements Gathering: Lead workshops and engage with stakeholders to identify and define business requirements, translating complex needs into clear specifications that guide project delivery.
Gap Analysis: Analyze current and future states to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities across processes, tools, data, and people.
Change Impact Analysis: Assess the impacts of proposed changes on systems, processes, and personnel, ensuring readiness for implementation.
Process Mapping and Documentation: Create detailed process flows and architectural diagrams to illustrate dependencies, risks, and areas for optimization. Ensure traceability of all business requirements throughout project lifecycles.
Process Optimization: Recommend and document tactical improvements to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key stakeholders to align on goals, facilitate collaboration, and ensure clear communication throughout projects.
Solution Testing and Validation: Support solution design, validate implementation through testing, and gather user feedback to ensure successful delivery.
Data Analysis: Analyze data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations that support process and decision-making improvements.
Risk Management: Identify potential operational risks and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies that ensure business continuity.
Decision Support: Provide well-reasoned recommendations and insights to senior management, influencing strategic decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Information Systems.
Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) are an advantage.
5–7 years of business analysis or process improvement experience, preferably within financial markets, banking, or insurance industries.

Core Competencies:

Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Requirements Gathering and Process Design
Change Impact Assessment
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Communication and Presentation Skills
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Attention to Detail and Risk Management

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