Business Analyst
This job will consist of understanding the project outcomes, and through a structured process, modelling, validating and translating the client’s needs into business requirement that are then used to craft a technical and/or business solution. The business analyst will be expected to use their in-depth experience and expertise in business analysis to achieve quality outputs in content, methodology and artefacts.
Responsibilities:
Depending on the client and project, the successful candidate will be expected to perform below functions, or a subset thereof:
• Working with the client to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations and processes
• Gather, interpret and document requirements from the business (through e.g. Business Requirements Document (BRD); Process Analysis; Feasibility and Needs Analysis; Gap Analysis; Due Diligence)
• Ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged, understand and are in agreement with your documented requirements
• Gathering critical information from meetings and producing useful outputs.
• Participate in the solution design process
• Define the test cases and acceptance criteria for unit and/or user acceptance testing
• Assist with unit and/or user acceptance testing
• Effectively communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management
• Escalate potential risks/issues
• Self-manage deliverables to completion
Skills:
• Self-Management
• Be able to work independently and be part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Solution orientated, passionate and energetic
• Self-starter, able to show initiative and work with minimal guidance
• Pro-active, innovative and creative thinker who has the ability to think outside the box
• Excellent communicator who can efficiently engage across all levels
Well-versed in managing senior stakeholders’ expectations
• Ability to multi-task and manage several BA deliveries simultaneously
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
Relevant Tertiary Qualification or Certificate/Diploma in Business Analysis from industry recognized training institution is advantageous (e.g. FTI or GetSmarter)
Minimum Experience:
5 years’ experience as Business Analyst
Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ Asset Management / Front Office experience within the Financial services industry (Asset Management and Transfer Agency). This is non-negotiable.
Experience in communicating with clients and facilitating workshops
Business Writing Skills
