Business Analyst - Contract I Trade Finance

Role Summary

iqbusiness is seeking experienced Senior Business Analysts for contract opportunities within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on Trade Finance.

The role requires a strong understanding of Trade Finance processes, products, and systems, with the ability to identify control gaps, improve operational efficiency, and enable compliant, scalable solutions across the trade lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate trade finance business, regulatory and compliance requirements into clear business, functional, and non-functional requirements
• Analyse end-to-end trade lifecycles (origination, documentation, processing, settlement) and identify risks, control gaps, and operational inefficiencies
• Define, document and optimise current- and future-state Trade processes, ensuring full coverage across front, middle and back-office functions
• Produce high-quality analysis artefacts including BRS, FSDs, user stories, use cases, data models, SOPs, and process maps aligned to Trade Finance standards
• Participate in Trade system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, including SWIFT messaging and document management platforms
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Trade system vendors (e.g. Finastra, Eximbills, Surecomp) to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Support UAT planning and execution, including test case design, defect management, and traceability to trade requirements and business scenarios

Requirements

• Minimum 6–10 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multifaceted financial services environments
• Hands‑on experience across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Strong business analysis fundamentals aligned to BABOK and SDLC
• Strong stakeholder facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and conceptual thinking
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and SQL for requirements and analysis

Education

• Matric (required)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or recognised certification from an accredited institution)

Please Note

As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.