OMF IT Senior Business Analyst -Pinelands at Old Mutual

Job Description

The objective of this role is to enable change in the organisation by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders. This includes analysis of data to inform business decisions and finding technological solutions to business needs. This role analyses and advises business on 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.

Requires strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and team building skills, business judgment, and proven expertise in directing the efforts of a technical staff. In-depth knowledge of business functions and understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives.

Work within a IT Delivery team in an Agile environment and through collaboration with Delivery Teams, Product Owners and other Stakeholders:

• Analyses past, present and future business environment
• Ensure that initiatives contribute to meeting the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Elicit, analyse and communicate information to ensure stakeholders have a shared understanding of, and clarity on where value can be created.
• Identify who benefits from value created, who is involved in creating value and who might be impacted.
• Assist stakeholders with decision-making regarding approaches, priorities, and trade-offs to stay focused on continuous value creation in the face of constraints, differing opinions, risks, and complexity.
• Documents requirements including data modelling, interface layouts, data flows, screen and report layouts, etc.
• Works closely with systems analyst and project manager and product owner to design and implement solutions within constraints
• Investigates and defines requirements for business processes
• This includes the As-Is and To-Be processes
• Works with managers and relevant users on feasibility studies and establishing business and systems requirements
• Formulates strategies and guidelines to improve the business environment
• Analyses system or business processes to determine problems, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitates the implementation of new or enhanced processes
• Reviews processes and conducts process audits, as required
• Provides support and facilitates sessions for end users, e.g., training
• Consults management (both IT and business) on business procedures and policies
• Support an environment of creativity, learning, and experimentation.

Skills

• Agile Methodologies, Analytical Thinking, Business Acceptance Testing, Business Data Analysis, Conceptual Modeling, Cross-Team Collaboration, Data Modeling, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Literary Writing, Personal Accountability, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Solutions Design, Strategic Thinking, Writing User Stories

Education

• Diploma In Banking, Matriculation Certificate (Matric)  (Required)

Closing Date:16th, March 2022