Junior Business Analyst (fixed term contact period of 6 months) Listing reference: jse_000492 Listing status: Online Apply by: 20 May 2024 Position summary Job category: Business Analyst Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction To collaborate closely with software engineering teams and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring that software solutions developed align with business objectives and effectively address stakeholders' needs. This role operates at a junior to mid level, requiring strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a deep understanding of both business processes and software development. (List main tasks for each area of responsibility) Data analysis and reporting Understanding business requirements and documenting, validating and translating into functional specifications, change request documents or any other documents required by the development team Documenting business processes Attend to incidents and/or requests raised via our bug/change tracking system. Follow-up and ensure completion of tasks Participate in the guidance and liaison with users to gain an understanding of required modifications to existing applications, or new applications and post implementation deployment support. Solution proposal and new ideas to use technology efficiently Involvement in testing (SIT, UAT etc.) including creating test cases. Creation of release notes, training material and training Assist the Operations Managers and Executives with any requests Assist Management with any ADHOC requests from time to time DiplomaCertificate in IT or Business Analysis or Administration1 - 3 years’ experience in financial services advantageous Knowledge and Skills required Proven experience as a business analyst in software development projects, preferably within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of a variety of technologies.Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex business processes, identify requirements, and propose solutions that effectively to meet stakeholder needs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and communicate technical concepts clearly.Proficiency in requirement elicitation techniques, such as workshops, interviews, and surveys, and experience with requirements management tools within the Microsoft ecosystem.Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, and experience working in Agile environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr