Who we are?Sanlam Investments Group is one of South Africa's largest investment management companies. We have a performance history spanning over 100 years, and offer a range of investment and financial planning solutions to protect and grow the long-term wealth of our clients.We take particular pride in:• Sanlam's longevity and innovation• People, teamwork and values• A culture of diversity and commitment to growing our own timber• Our robust, tested and proven pragmatic investment process and philosophyOur local and offshore investment products cover the full investment spectrum: active and passive; single and multi-manager - both locally and internationally. Our active funds range are managed according to our pragmatic value investing style.What will you do?Performing both the function of a senior business analyst and a traditional team leader, this position will work alongside systems analysts, solution architects and enterprise architects to ensure solutions business requirements, process mapping and maturing of the business analysis competency. Key to the success of this position is remaining cognizant of the enterprise goals and standards and challenging business requirements as appropriate. From a leadership perspective; This will entail work allocation, appointment, managing workload across business analysts for both permanent and contracted capacity. The incumbent will also partake and provide input into IT management decisions and strategic direction as well as driving the delivery of such. Included in the role would be input, advice, implementation of controls and actively participating in the necessary governance and audit bodies, forums, and activities to maintain and evidence the required controls within both the SIG and broader Sanlam environment. From a business analysis perspective; This will entail looking at projects and solutions from not only a nontechnical perspective but also taking into consideration of the strategic intent, technical and timeline constraints, including the different perspectives of build and design, contracts and commercials, risk and security and operational readiness. The business analyst's responsibilities include gathering both the functional and non-functional requirements and specifications, assessing the current software systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing business analysis teams. You should also be able to regularly update the company on any developments in business analysis projects. The business analyst should be able to integrate any updated specifications and requirements into the existing requirements, concurrently providing feedback to business on any potential impacts.Key Responsibilities and CompetenciesLeadershipProven track record and ability to establish, resource, lead and motivate a team of business analystsExcellent ability to maintain the teams focus on delivery in uncertaintyProvide leadership, management, and business analysis vision to the entire business analysis competencyProvide strategic direction regarding the general IT trends and developmentsSet standards and governs business analysts to ensure that they conform to the relevant guidelinesEstablish and apply governance controls in the environmentExposure to or understanding of Project Management PrinciplesCreates and evolves policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and subsequent use of information.Defines templates, analysis approaches, tools and techniques for effective business analysis useInducts new recruits in the use of business analysis artefacts, repositories and processesTrack team productivity and product delivery by applying lean estimation techniquesMust be able to allocate the appropriate resources and capacity as the business demand dictatesAble to allocate, manage and track the budget and recovery from a financial perspectiveMust be able to independently engage with external vendors to source capacity as and when requiredSetup and manage the competency framework for entry, junior, intermediate and senior level business analystsPeriodic performance reviews of direct reports, including the goal setting and tracking thereofCommunicationExcellent communication skillsExcellent presentation skills and ability to convey complex ideas in an understandable and simplistic manner to both technical and non-technical audiencesMust be able to communicate effectively at all levels, from strategic executive and senior management to implementation level detailsExcellent ability to effectively communicate with external third-party vendors, providing guidance to their effortsKey Responsibilities and Competencies cont.Sound understanding of business architecture principles, business models and these affect underlying IT systems and implementationsGather and coordinate Business and technical requirements, projects and tasksAssist business to mature business requirements by challenging their representation thereofAble to engage with business to unlock detailed requirements, given trivial or superficial requirement statements - i.e. the art of analysis and asking the right questionsRelate business requirements to strategic intents of the businessAble to review a business process and either optimize or re-engineer for greater efficiency and/or effectivenessUnderstand the role of non-functional requirements and which are apply in specific scenariosDevelop and elicit non-functional requirements as part of the analysis process, being able to relate these requirements back to businessIncorporate and integrate legislative requirements into the business and be cognizant where these could be compromisedAble to handle conflict and difficult conversationsThoroughly understands Agile and SAFe and the role a BA plays this frameworkBusiness and process analysis as well as impact assessmentTranslate business requirements into proposed solutionsTranslate business requirement into the non-technical information requirementsEnsure appropriate documentation are created and maintained, at a sufficiently detailed level (L4 to L5)Facilitation of meetings, workshops, etc. to gather informationSupporting the business with regards to business and process improvementTransfer of knowledge to users, trainers and peersAbility to mentor and lead less senior peersAbility to develop skills within the team, regardless of current level of competencyMinimum Requirements, Experience and BehaviourMust HaveHave formal training (not necessarily certification) in business analysisPrevious experience in leading a team of business analysts of varying experience7+ years relevant experience in either business analysisSuccessful experience in delivery of enterprise grade applications using modern development methods and practicesHighly experienced in business analysis and documenting technical/system processesMust have performed multiple technical, non-managerial roles/disciplines within the IT landscapeAdvantageous10+ years overall IT experience, ideally in various roles within the SDLCAny secondary qualifications with emphasis on technical related courses such as business and/or systems analysis and designOO A&D methodology and SO methodologyExperienced and being able to lead leaders and technical expertsTertiary level qualification in Computer Science degree, IT DiplomaTOGAF or similar certificationExposure to the asset management industryExperienced in a senior leadership role in an IT environmentBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as partof the selection process.The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr