Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in banking? Do you excel in analyzing and documenting business requirements, designing solutions, and ensuring the successful implementation of banking systems and processes? We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver innovative solutions in the banking sector.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to identify and document business requirements for banking systems and processes in an Agile environment.
  • Design and develop solutions that meet customer needs in collaboration with product owners and development teams.
  • Translate business requirements into artifacts such as User Stories, Acceptance Criteria (Gherkin), Business Processes, Business Rules, Wireframes, and Data Requirements.
  • Proactively manage project timelines and deliverables, utilizing Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Conduct user acceptance testing to ensure that systems and processes perform as expected.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

You will meet the following minimum requirements

  • 7+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst, specifically in banking, with a focus on banking systems and processes.
  • At least 5 years working on Agile projects.
  • Experience with system implementation, testing, and deployment, ideally in the banking sector.
  • Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk management practices in the banking industry.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Location:  Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs).
  • Setup: Hybrid
  • Duration: 12 months (possible extension to 18 months)

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to info@sapientis.co.za  (BAB_SLT_GP)