Solution Analyst at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Work as part of a DevOps team, apply analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements into user stories. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity with a specific focus on testing.

Job Description

Key Critical Skills & Responsibilities:

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex data and business processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues effectively.

Communication Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders clearly.

Technical Proficiency:

• Understanding of IT systems and software development lifecycle (Advantageous to know Agile principles and practices).
• Understanding of business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Attention to Detail:

• High level of accuracy in documenting requirements and analyzing data.
• Ability to write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of user manuals, training materials, and other documentation.
• Perform testing and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary degree i.e. Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) with major in Information Systems or Informatics or Computer Science or Statistics, Data Science, etc.
• Previous internship or work experience in a financial institution or IT environment.
• Exposure to business analysis or project management methodologies.
• Basic understanding of credit risk management principles and practices.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology