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Senior Business Analyst

Juru Holdings
Cape Town Full-day Temporary

Description:

Our client in the finance industry is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their Actuarial Modernization team on a 12-month contract basis.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Identify, refine, clarify, and define business needs related to the actuarial systems modernization project.
  • Assist with project requirements planning and documentation.
  • Conduct business, process, data, and requirements analysis to understand the current state and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Apply and anticipate technical expertise to ensure the proposed solutions align with industry best practices and standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive business requirements specifications, process documentation, and impact assessments.
  • Facilitate stakeholder management and communication, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across teams.
  • Assist in the RFP/RFQ process for the selection of new actuarial tools and systems.
  • Support the execution and implementation of identified solutions and processes.
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in business analysis, particularly in the finance domain, with relevant qualifications.
  • Strong background in finance, business, process, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in requirements documentation and executing business analysis methodologies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the insurance industry and products.
  • Experience in mapping out complex business processes.
  • Exposure to complex organizational structures at the group level.
  • Data analysis and system implementation experience.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
  • Solid comprehension of finance business processes.

Competencies:

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and finding smarter solutions.
  • High cognitive ability to quickly grasp complex processes, rules, and organizational products.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic project environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Business Analysis Diploma or equivalent certification (preferred).

Requirements:

  • Identify, refine, clarify, and define business needs related to the actuarial systems modernization project.
  • Assist with project requirements planning and documentation.
  • Conduct business, process, data, and requirements analysis to understand the current state and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Apply and anticipate technical expertise to ensure the proposed solutions align with industry best practices and standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive business requirements specifications, process documentation, and impact assessments.
  • Facilitate stakeholder management and communication, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across teams.
  • Assist in the RFP/RFQ process for the selection of new actuarial tools and systems.
  • Support the execution and implementation of identified solutions and processes.
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
  • Proven experience in business analysis, particularly in the finance domain, with relevant qualifications.
  • Strong background in finance, business, process, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in requirements documentation and executing business analysis methodologies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the insurance industry and products.
  • Experience in mapping out complex business processes.
  • Exposure to complex organizational structures at the group level.
  • Data analysis and system implementation experience.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
  • Solid comprehension of finance business processes.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and finding smarter solutions.
  • High cognitive ability to quickly grasp complex processes, rules, and organizational products.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic project environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Business Analysis Diploma or equivalent certification (preferred).
18 Apr 2024;   from: careers24.com

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