Business Analyst-1

Job Description This role is within FML Business Area within WesBank. The role incumbent will be accountable for the elicitation, analysis and management of the customer, data, business, process, and technological requirements for medium to high complexity projects. They will be accountable for the design of innovative business solutions which address the needs of the WesBank customer, business, and technology. They will support the development of these solutions and ensures that the final solution delivered to Business meets the initial requirements as specified during problem definition. They will further perform basic project management tasks for business analysis component of the projects such as estimation, planning and risk & issue management. The Business Analyst will be expected to work independently and be able to advise the project team on solutions and designs. This role requires a level of senior maturity needed to be able to engage with stakeholders and make informed decisions that will enable the building of effective solutions and offer more to customers Role responsibilities include:

• Ensures appropriate stakeholders are involved in the elicitation of business requirements - obtain needed information from stakeholders, capture, validate and manage business requirements.
• Prioritizes requirements effectively based on factors including business, system, and time constraints.
• Lead our design transition to Platform consumption - key experience required
• Ensures that requirements and models meet the quality standards.
• Validate that the requirements encapsulate the business needs.
• Manages and monitors delivery of own/team analysis outputs, providing timely reporting of risks and issues that impact own progress.
• Manages expectations with relevant stakeholders regarding own/team delivery of analysis outputs.
• Implements business processes according to benchmarks and the Shared Values.
• Reviews and reports on the performance of business processes.
• Analyses the internal service delivery processes and comes up with innovative ideas and/or participates in working groups to improve and streamline processes, increase revenue, drive efficiencies, and minimise redundancy and waste.
• Build and grow the team and Business Analysis competency for FML including skills and knowledge uplift

You'll be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have strong business analysis knowledge in solutioning for business – business analysis qualification from any accredited institution.
• Can be innovative in creating solutions for the business customer.
• Can estimate your analysis delivery.
• Can document different levels of business requirements, e.g., Functional vs. Business vs. Information.
• Stakeholder management across various areas across FirstRand Group – and even externally.
• Have worked on big projects whereby multiple Business Requirements Specifications and Functional Requirements Specifications were produced.

Minimum Qualification:

• BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems\Technology or related technical or business field.

Preferred Qualification:

• Honours degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical or business field.
• Diploma in Business Analysis.
• Relevant professional certification and/or membership of relevant professional body is desirable (e.g., IIBA).

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years solving business and technology problems through analysis, design, and implementation of business solutions within a project environment.
• Experience in delivering business analysis on large projects and programs

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#LI-LM1 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below 01/06/25 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.