Business Analyst (Senior) at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

The Senior Business Analyst within Product Supply is a critical role that has the responsibility of ensuring that the bespoke systems are managed efficiently, to the benefit of the system users and with a future view on sustainability and robustness.  Due to the fact that the Product Supply Area has such a wide range of functions, the senior Business Analyst role will overlap with various functions / initiatives / responsibilities.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Overseeing the current systems team (tasking / reviewing / guiding / mentoring)
• Overseeing/Monitoring the external service provider
• System owner for the whole suite of bespoke developed systems (approx. 9 systems)
• System Analysis
• Business Requirements
• System design
• Ensure audit readiness
• Environment (QA/DEV/PROD) control
• Production Support
• User support
• Data Fixes
• Data Extractions, Investigations & Analysis
• Data migrations
• Report writing and design (Ownership of approx. 600 reports)
• Audit queries
• Compliance queries
• System Overview presentations
• Knowledge Base build up & maintenance
• Constant Technical Debt Servicing on the existing systems
• Version (Stadium\Linx\Office\SQL) upgrades
• Corrective maintenance
• Adaptive maintenance
• Preventive maintenance           
• CONSTANTLY be on the lookout for enhancements/automations that can be implemented in the Product Supply area but also within the bigger Finance Area.  We also often deliver small enhancements/automations to other teams within Discovery Invest – as the need arises
• Regular reporting to stakeholders (Management, Business owners)
• Opportunity to get involved with business during the launch/setup phases of any new initiatives as well as operational exposure to the business

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Drives Results
• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learns on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Problem Solver

Additional Attributes

• Financial Acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
• Analysis and Problem assessment skills
• Manages Complexity
• Ability to operate in a pressurised environment
• Ability to function in a team, be self-motivated and disciplined
• Ability to lead others in a constructive way and help them grow
• Ability to identify and implement process optimizations
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage deadlines and plan, organise and control work-flow
• Ability to investigate and find a resolution
• Ability to inspire
• Ability to plan and organize

Education and Experience

Education

• Matric
• BSc in Informatics / Computer Sciences or related qualification

Experience

• 6 years in IT role at senior level
• Strong system design & analysis skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• MS Excel – must be excellent
• SQL Syntax – must be excellent
• 2 – 3 years of experience in an investment environment
• Exposure to an Investor Registration System – Advantageous
• Exposure to a Fund Administration/Pricing System – Advantageous
• Exposure to 5th generation configuration tools Linx & Stadium – Advantageous