Business Analyst at OUTsurance

Job Description

• Map existing processes and the To-Be processes
• Facilitate requirements gathering meetings with business stakeholders
• Pair with UX/UI designers on wireframes, user journey mapping
• Document requirements into clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria
• Communicate requirements to the delivery team
• Maintain changes to requirement using requirements management
• Assist the product owner with backlog refinement and prioritisation
• Be available to the team and participate in all Agile meetings such as sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all involved parties

Experience

• 5 years experience as a Business Analyst
• 3 years Agile Business Analyst experience in an IT department

Skills and Competencies

• Quality orientated with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people skills, relationship building, influence and ability to drive team cohesion
• Be innovative / proactive/ preventative
• Ability to work under pressure / high tolerance for stress
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Pursuit continuous improvement
• High energy level
• Approachable and adaptable
• Good judgment
• Positive role model/positive attitude
• Reflective listening skills and understanding of the other’s point of view
• Focused with good time management

Qualifications
Matric

• Business Analysis certifications
• Relevant Agile certifications will be an advantage

Additional Information

• An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the companies’ and department’s values.  
• Enthusiastic in dealing with people in a stressful, deadline orientated environment is essential.
• In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups