Lead Business Analyst at Old Mutual South Africa

The Role

This role determines and documents business requirements and works with design & implementation staff to design & implement solutions within constraints. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.This role also provides ongoing guidance/supervision to the Business analyst as a mentor/coach.

• Analyses past, present and future business environment.
• Works closely with systems analyst and project manager to design and implement solutions.
• Tests systems and user acceptance and implements changes or new applications.
• Ensures all testing protocols are adhered to.
• Investigates and defines requirements for business processes.
• Analyses business processes to determine problems, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Contributes in sessions for end-users, including training.
• Provides input to the documentation of requirements including data modelling, interface layouts, data flows, screen and report layouts, etc.
• Contributes to the design of new business processes.
• Contributes to strategies and guidelines to improve the business environment.
• Provides input to management (both IT and business) on business procedures and policies.
• Matric certificate, plus relevant tertiary qualification (degree/diploma).
• Experience in business and data analysis, solutions design & testing, data modelling, in a Commission Calculation and Payment Solution advantageous.
• Minimum of 6+ years of Business Analysis experience.
• Microsoft TFS and web experience will be highly advantageous.
• Solid experience in working in a multi-discipline team fostering collaboration and team work.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, and business acumen.
• Experience in the .Financial Services industry will be advantageous.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent SQL skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in working in an agile/hybrid environment.

Skills and Experience

• 5 Years relevant work experience

Education

• Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Information Technology, Diploma (Dip): Information Technology, Matriculation Certificate (Matric)