System Analyst at Capitec Bank

About the Role

• We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our Forex Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and functional support across multiple Forex systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance within a highly regulated environment. 
• You will act as the liaison between business and technology teams, manage incident responses, support integrations, and contribute to continuous system improvement. This role offers exposure to modern cloud technologies, complex financial processes, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within the bank’s international payments ecosystem. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide end-to-end technical support and maintenance for Forex systems and integrations. 
• Monitor system performance, manage alerts, and coordinate responses to incidents and outages. 
• Support the automation of forex processes. 
• Ensure compliance with cloud, risk, and regulatory standards. 
• Collaborate with internal developers, business stakeholders, and external vendors on system enhancements and technical upgrades. 
• Optimise cloud cost management and oversee platform stability in AWS environments. 
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities across the ecosystem.

What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience as a Systems Analyst or similar technical role, preferably within banking or financial services. 
• Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud technologies. 
• Proficiency in SQL and Linux. 
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. 

Advantageous Skills: 

• Familiarity with GitHub, EKS / Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm. 
• Exposure APIs, system integration, and automation tools. 
• Experience supporting Forex or international payment systems.