Business Analyst II (Stellenbosch) needed at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To optimise business efficiencies made possible by automation, digital, information and communications technologies (not limited to technologies) through systematically analysing and defining business requirements and functional specifications.
• To develop and design solutions and ensure effectiveness of implementation as well as continuous improvement for business and/or existing applications solutions by collaborating with and acting as conduit between stakeholders from the business, Technology and the product team.
• To support the SAP team, as a Business Analyst – focusing on financial models, provisions, and cost models. The candidate will also assist with the flow of insurance data across various systems, and ensure seamless integration into this SAP landscape.

Education (Minimum)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Analysis
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Business Analysis

Experience and Knowledge

Minimum:

• At least 4-7 years’ work experience in various Business Analysis knowledge areas (working independently with minimal oversight)
• Expert data skills: Business and data analysis
• Understanding of data structures in SAP
• Knowledge of financial models
• Understanding of business process and translating requirements into business processes, context diagrams, visual explanations, etc.
• Functional and business process design 
• Design of evidence-based best practice solutions
• Communication and translation of information across business and technical environments (interface between business and Technology)
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration 
• Project management principles and relevant development lifecycle experience 
• Agile development lifecycle principles and experience
• Understanding of systems and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Ideal: 

• Proven experience in supporting finance teams and managing the flow of insurance data across various systems, with strong familiarity with financial and actuarial systems
• Expertise in integrating data across diverse applications, ensuring seamless flow into the SAP landscape
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Software Development Managers and Data Architects
• High flexibility and adaptability in performing various business analysis tasks and supporting different teams as needed
• Banking/Finance industry knowledge
• Internal: Completion of BA School of Learning Level 3

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills