BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates

About the position

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to grow their career within a reputable organisation. Your:

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or the following certifications:
  
  • National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice or;
  • Certificate Programme in Business Analysis or;
  • National Certificate: Business Analysis;
  
  
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and software is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a related role;
• 5 or more years of experience in analytics and systems development;
• High proficiency with data management;
• Proven analytical abilities.

will enable you to:

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Conducting interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather requirements from stakeholders;
• Documenting requirements using various techniques like use cases, user stories, and process flows;
• Analysing requirements for completeness, consistency, and feasibility.

Process Analysis and Improvement:

• Mapping and analysing existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement;
• Developing process models and flowcharts to visualise current and future states;
• Recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Data Analysis and Modeling:

• Collecting and analysing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights;
• Using data modeling techniques to support business decisions and predict outcomes;
• Creating dashboards and reports to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs).

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Facilitating communication and collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams;
• Managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables;
• Communicating analysis findings and recommendations to various audiences.

Solution Definition and Implementation:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to define and document solution requirements;
• Supporting the design, development, and testing of solutions;
• Ensuring that solutions meet business needs and align with organisational goals.

Project Management:

• Contributing to project planning and execution;
• Tracking project progress and managing risks and issues;
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Desired Skills:

• IT
• BUSINESS
• ANALYST