About the position
The successful candidate will be function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate will
primarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.
Responsibilities:
Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholders
Responsible for looking at tickets, following up with Business when feedback is required and following up with Developers
Document existing business processes and develop and document new business processes
Develop functional and technical specification documentation
Primary interface between business representatives and technical resources for the development or implementation of business
applications
Workshop or hold JAD sessions to gather requirements and drive workshops when necessary
Liaise with relevant stakeholder management to prioritize project deliverables
Transfer of “care, custody and control” of new processes and applications to the business owners, including user training and support
Effective coordination of the projects and their inter-dependencies and any risk and any other issues that may arise. This includes timeline and milestones management
Continuously identify and implement incremental improvements to current processes, independent of larger project deliverable
Effective stakeholder management- Keep management, users and developers informed of progress through effective communication
and management of expectations
Minimum requirements:
BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 2-3years' Business Analysis experience
Agile / Scrum experience
Understanding of the software development process
Ability to effectively translate business requirements in technology terminology.
Competencies required:
Business acumen and entrepreneurship
Analytical thinker
Problem-solving skills
Proven skills in managing small to medium size team
Negotiating and influencing skills
Reporting and presentation skills
Innovative
Assertive
Attention to detail
Project Management
Advanced communications skills
Change management and coaching skills
IT innovation and acumen
Good negotiation ability and communication abilities
Knowledge of wealth management and adviser value proposition requirements advantageous
Ability to explain technical issues back to business for decision making.
Desired Skills:
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Spreadsheet software
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Tax preparation software
- Accounting Software
