PSG is a leading independent financial services group, with an extensive national footprint and Namibian presence. We have been in operation since 1998, and offer a value-orientated approach to our clients' financial needs, from asset and wealth management to insurance.
PSG has more than 250 offices throughout South Africa, and two offices in Windhoek. Ou...
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Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders
Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes
Develop functional and technical specification documentation
Primary interface between business representatives and technical resources for the development or implementation of business applications
Workshop or hold JAD sessions to gather requirements and drive workshops when necessary
Liaise with relevant stakeholder management to prioritise project deliverables
Transfer of “care, custody and control” of new processes and applications to the business owners, including user training and support
Effective coordination of the projects and their inter-dependencies and any risks and any other issues that may arise. This includes timeline and milestone management
Continuously identify and implement incremental improvements to current processes, independent of larger project deliverables
Effective stakeholder management - Keep management, users and developers informed of progress through effective communication and management of expectations
Minimum Requirements:
A relevant tertiary qualification is essential – National Diploma/bachelor’s degree etc.
In one of: Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, Computer science, Engineering or Information Systems/Informatics
3+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst
Must have Financial Services Experience
Work experience in a stockbroking / securities specific market essential
Investment Management or LISP platform experience beneficial
Basic SQL and programming skills will be an advantage
A proven track-record of successful delivery as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst and / or Subject Matter Expert in data integration, system implementation or reporting projects
Agile/SCRUM knowledge and capability
Strong communication skills including verbal, written and listening skills
Proven stakeholder management capability
Use Case skills (Create and develop)
Able to compile process and data flow diagrams and Context diagrams
Must have creative skills in providing possible solutions to business requirements.
Skills/Competencies:
Policy, Product & Systems knowledge
Process & Solutions orientated
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Management Skills
Interpersonal skills
Resilience
Must be able to work under pressure
Goal and deadline driven
Understanding of the entity relationships within a database and how the various system integrates with each other in an environment
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