Senior Business Analyst needed at Datacentrix

• Are you a seasoned Business Analyst with a track record of success in data transformation initiatives within the Financial Services sector? Our client, a prominent institution driving critical data modernisation efforts, is embarking on a large-scale Data Transformation Programme aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, information management, and advanced analytics capabilities. As a trusted IT recruitment partner, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join this transformative journey on a 24-month contract. You will play a pivotal role within a Data Virtualisation squad, translating complex business needs into actionable data-sharing solutions that support strategic financial stability objectives. If you have deep domain expertise in financial services and thrive in high-impact environments where your analytical insights shape national-level decision-making, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification (NQF6, NQF7 or NQF8) in the field of specialisation OR equivalent industry-specific certifications OR
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry
• A formal Business Analysis certification (TOGAF, BIZBOK) will be an advantage
• Data Management experience 

Responsibilities

• Work with business to continue documenting/updating systems workflows, system operating models, business processes and business rules;
• Embed the Agile principles and ways of work in delivery of programme artefacts;
• Document User Stories and acceptance criteria with input from Business Owner and Business Product Owner;
• Work with business to validate functional requirements in line with defined business requirements;
• Update business requirements specification as and when required;
• Act as a liaison between business and the system vendor;
• Provide ongoing business analysis support to business and the project team;
• Work with business to update current system manuals/user guides (and other system documentation containing information required by the system vendor;
• Work collaboratively with the business customers and technical stakeholders to document the specifications for a chosen solution in terms of information systems, processes and people requirements;
• Interacting with Architects and Developers to ensure the system is properly implemented and monitor whether requirements are met;
• Manage the quality of the solution being deployed;
• Participate in user acceptance testing (ensure the deployed solution meets the business need);
• Manage change requirements and specifications
• Any other duties and or deliverables closely related or necessary for the purpose of delivering the services.