Business Analyst at Sygnia Asset Management

The Role:

• We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Business Analyst to join our IT & Delivery Team. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to deliver enterprise projects and business improvement solutions.
• This role requires a deep understanding of investment platforms, financial products, and technology, with a strong focus on requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design. In addition, a key area of focus will be automation of business processes using technologies such as AI, robotics and toolsets such as python. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in Business Analysis methodologies, a solid understanding of the asset management/investment industry and preferably experience in automation of business processes.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

Process Discovery & Analysis:

• Proactively engage with various business departments (Investment Ops, Middle Office, Compliance, Risk, etc.) to deeply understand, document, and map existing 'as-is' business processes, workflows, and data flows using appropriate standards.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis to identify manual, repetitive, high-volume, error-prone, or costly processes and bottlenecks across enterprise projects.
• Quantify the potential impact, costs, and benefits (ROI) of automating and applying AI to identified opportunities.
• Stay up to date with trends and regulatory changes in the investment & financial services space, providing insights to inform enhancements and de-risking of business activities.
• Ensure that all enhancements and new developments comply with industry regulations and internal risk management standards.

Solution Design & Requirement Gathering:

• Translate complex business problems and inefficiency into clear, functional, and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and document innovative 'to-be' processes that leverage automation (RPA, Python bots) and AI/ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, software engineers, and data scientists to create practical and scalable technical solution architectures.

Automation & AI Delivery:

• Provide input and participate in the end-to-end project lifecycle for automation and AI implementations.
• Ensure all developed solutions are robust, well-documented, scalable, and comply with operational risk and control frameworks.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between business users and technical delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present compelling business cases, process maps, requirement specifications, and solution designs to diverse audiences, including senior business leadership.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, provide regular project updates, and proactively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.

Quality Assurance & Project Support:

• Develop test plans, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure solutions meet all specified business requirements and quality standards before deployment.
• Monitor the performance and track the benefits of implemented solutions, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and further optimization
• Support the Projects Team in project planning, tracking, and management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services industry with at least 7 years of experience.
• Experience in leading or participating in process automation (RPA) or AI/ML-driven projects will be advantageous
• Experience with other automation tools (Python), data visualization software (e.g., Power BI/Tableau), or low-code platforms is a plus.
• Specific Certification in Business Analysis is a plus.
• Proven experience working on platform development projects, ideally within an investment environment.
• Solid understanding of investment products, trading systems, and financial instruments.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and analysis methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, system integration, data analysis, and automation tools such as Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex business processes and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Experience working with development teams and translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies:

• Client-centric mindset that prompts urgent execution
• Strong leadership and team development
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Strong communication (verbal and written)
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• Passionate about operational excellence & process improvement
• Data analysis and reporting
• Conflict resolution and complaint handling
• Stakeholder engagement and efficient account management of vendors
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Strong accountability and ownership

Closing date: 30 April 2026