Business Analyst at AVBOB South Africa

Description

We are looking for a Business Analyst to be involved in creativity analysis and conduct feasibility study regarding proposed new software that can be introduced in AVBOB and do a cost /benefit analysis of such a software, with reference to the policies and procedures of the organisation. To work closely with business units to identify and maximise opportunities to use information and technology to improve product, service and /or program business processes.

• To review, analyse and create detailed documentation of business systems and user needs, including workflow and data flow diagrams
• Utilise the defined Methodology that provides guidelines for the entire team based on best practices both in and outside the organisation to improve efficiency and quality
• Ensure that re- work is kept to a minimum and change requests are efficiently completed, by meeting deadlines and achieved targets.

To verify requirements with business and produce requirements packages after JAD sessions with business to ensure that all requirements are reflected in the BRS for business to sign off.

• To take the assigned project from original concept through final implementation.
• Utilise the selected tools that would be appropriate for mapping and modelling the proposed BRS
• To compile a Scope Statements for all projects according to the standards set out in the methodology.
• Submit a comprehensive weekly progress report every Tuesday with the Project Plan updated if required
• Translate the business requirement into functional requirements by evaluating the information and preparing functional specifications for the development team
• To ensure that any new systems are documented.
• Responsible for identifying risks, monitor and measuring of risk against risk appetite, risk mitigation strategies and risk reporting.

To be involved in requirements planning and define a requirements risk approach by understanding the business needs of the organisation and the risk profile. To manage requirements conflicts by liaising and negotiating within the business units

• Conduct requirements presentation as a means to present back to business for verification
• Conduct formal requirement meetings for review, UAT and implementation of systems
• R& D on keeping abreast with emerging technology

To ensure that business units receive the relevant assistance and overall great service based on their requirements

• To ensure that business units receive the relevant assistance and overall great service based on their requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology/Systems, B.Com Informatics/Business Related degree/BSc Computer science.
• Certified Business Analyst (CBAP) certified by IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis).
• 4 years’ relevant experience in systems analysis and design.
• Experience with modelling – process; data and workflow
• Good understanding of IT architecture:  IT systems; programming and development
• Eliciting, Analysing and documenting of requirements for medium to large mission critical projects.
• Financial services environment experience
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail