PBT Group has a requirement for a Business Analyst within the Financial Sector.
DUTIES:

* Business Requirement Gathering (solution or project or process):
- Business Process Analysis
- Feasibility and Needs Analysis
- Due Diligence
and Gap Analysis
- Business Requirement Analysis & Documentation
- Functional
Testing
- Testing co-ordination for UAT
- Ability to conduct JAD sessions
internally and with external clients

* Consulting:
- Problem Resolution and
Troubleshooting
- Provide support to business in implementing effective and
efficient solutions
- Impact analysis in terms of processes
- Liaise with the
IS for process / system changes

* Work with business unit managers to assist
in delivering of existing and new projects.
* Interaction with administration
clients to become a knowledge expert on their business.
* Liaison with project
team members i.e. project managers, IS resources and developers.
* Become the
owner of business rule or process changes in the business unit.
* Gain a good
understanding of the solutions that service the specific domain.
* Gain a
general understanding of the financial industry and relevant business sectors
serviced.
* Gain a strong understanding of all business units and solutions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of the financial industry
* Experience with
working in project teams
* Experience in working in an administration
environment that is process oriented

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
* Knowledge of
financial industry administration, including and understanding of finance, legal
and compliance
* Knowledge of regulations and legislation governing products
within the specific domain.
* Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
and the role of a business analyst.
* Knowledge of the financial industry.
*
Knowledge of the Agile methodology advantageous
* Experience with software
implementation projects.
* Experience with working in project teams.
*
Experience with documentation of requirements (including gap analysis and
feasibility studies)

SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Good communication skills (written
and verbal)
* Ability to liaise with business, IS project team members and
external clients
* JAD facilitation skills
* Good documentation skills
*
Proficiency in MS Office

PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES:
* Advanced problem solving
skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to self-motivate and use initiative
*
Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to work in a stressful environment
* Time management skills
* Flexibility, creativity and enjoy being challenged;
* Ability to quickly grasp new requirements and concepts;
* Commitment to
excellence and delivery.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum matric qualification essential
* Business
Degree or Diploma (in related industry) advantageous
* Formal business analysis
training advantageous