Business Analyst | Centurion - ref. n2004103

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:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or Information Systems.
• Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) are an advantage.
• 57 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