Business Intelligence Business Analyst at IQbusiness

Job Description

• iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence and Business Analyst with a strong background in data and analytics to consult to our client in the financial services industry. 
• The Business Intelligence and Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and understanding business users’ data and analytics requirements and translating these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives.
• This role requires extensive experience in both business processes and technical systems to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid role that requires 3-4 days onsite in Cape Town. 

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to: 

Advanced Requirements Gathering and Analysis: 

• Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders. 
• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions. 

​​​​​​​Complex Data Model Design and Development: 

• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. 
• Design and propose data models, including process models, specifications, and architecture, and collaborate with developers on data solutions. 

​​​​​​​Implementation and Quality Assurance: 

• Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data models are accurately implemented. 
• Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and quality assurance. 
• Support the deployment and integration of new data models or enhancements. 

​​​​​​​Maintenance and Continuous Improvement: 

• Provide expert-level support and maintenance for existing data models. 
• Proactively identify opportunities for data model improvements and enhancements. 
• Implement updates and improvements to existing data models as needed. 

​​​​​​​Documentation and Training: 

• Create and maintain comprehensive data model documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams. 
• Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on data model functionalities and best practices. 

​​​​​​​Experience: 

Minimum: 

• At least 3 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications. 
• BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment. 
• Stakeholder engagement for the purpose of identifying and specifying business requirements. 
• Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements. 

​​​​​​​Nice to haves: 

• Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment. 
• Exposure to a credit environment. 

​​​​​​​Qualifications: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Analysis
• Grade 12 National Certificate.  

​​​​​​​Knowledge: 

• Relevant business area knowledge. 
• Data and analytics Business Analysis. 
• Data Warehouse Methodologies. 
• Front End Technologies. 
• BI Best Practice. 
• Data Analysis. 
• Data Governance. 
• Financial systems and procedures. 
• Visualisation. 
• Data Product Life Cycle. 

​​​​​​​Skills: 

• Facilitation Skills. 
• Communication Skills. 
• Negotiation Skills. 
• Attention to Detail. 
• Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills. 
• Analytical Skills. 
• Presentation Skills. 

​​​​​​​Competencies: 

• Deciding and Initiating Action. 
• Relating and Networking. 
• Persuading and Influencing. 
• Presenting and Communicating Information. 
• Applying Expertise and Technology. 
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations. 
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks. 
• Conditions of Employment: 
• Clear criminal and credit record. 
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required. 
• Contactable via own mobile phone.