Junior Business Analyst (fixed term contract period of 6 months)Listing reference: jse_000492Listing status: OnlineApply by: 20 May 2024Position summaryJob category: Business AnalystContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesIntroductionTo collaborate closely with software engineering teams and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring that software solutions developed align with business objectives and effectively address stakeholders' needs. This role operates at a junior to mid level, requiring strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a deep understanding of both business processes and software development.Main ResponsibilitiesData analysis and reportingUnderstanding business requirements and documenting, validating, and translating into functional specifications, change request documents, or any other documents required by the development teamDocumenting business processesAttend to incidents and/or requests raised via our bug/change tracking system. Follow-up and ensure completion of tasksParticipate in the guidance and liaison with users to gain an understanding of required modifications to existing applications, or new applications and post-implementation deployment supportSolution proposal and new ideas to use technology efficientlyInvolvement in testing (SIT, UAT, etc.) including creating test casesCreation of release notes, training material, and trainingAssist the Operations Managers and Executives with any requestsAssist Management with any ADHOC requests from time to timeMinimum RequirementsDiplomaCertificate in IT or Business Analysis or Administration1 - 3 years' experience in financial services advantageousKnowledge and Skills requiredProven experience as a business analyst in software development projects, preferably within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of a variety of technologiesStrong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex business processes, identify requirements, and propose solutions that effectively meet stakeholder needsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and communicate technical concepts clearlyProficiency in requirement elicitation techniques, such as workshops, interviews, and surveys, and experience with requirements management tools within the Microsoft ecosystemKnowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, and experience working in Agile environments
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