Senior Analyst, Business

This senior analyst role at Liberty, based in Johannesburg, is all about bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. You’ll be a key player within a feature team, ensuring that the work being done directly translates into tangible business value. Your primary responsibility will be to articulate what needs to be achieved and how the team’s efforts contribute to those desired outcomes.

About the Role

As a Senior Analyst, Business, you will be instrumental in delivering valuable business outcomes. This involves close collaboration with your feature team and crucial stakeholders to guarantee that all requirements are not only clearly understood but also directly linked to the overarching business objectives. You will act as a lynchpin, ensuring that the entire team possesses a comprehensive understanding of both the "what" and the "how" in relation to implementing specified requirements. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can influence project direction and contribute to significant business achievements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around facilitating effective communication and ensuring alignment across various project facets. This includes:

• Collaborating closely with feature teams and key stakeholders to identify and define business requirements.
• Ensuring that all elicited requirements are directly traceable to demonstrable business value.
• Communicating the team's objectives and implementation strategies to ensure everyone understands their contribution towards achieving desired outcomes.
• Working within an Agile framework, contributing to planning and iteration processes.
• Analysing and interpreting data to provide insights that inform decision-making.
• Gathering and documenting information effectively, maintaining clear records of discussions and decisions.
• Managing tasks and ensuring progress aligns with project timelines and goals.
• Identifying and mitigating potential IT risks.
• Engaging with stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships and facilitating clear communication channels.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of behavioural and technical competencies. A relevant first-degree qualification in Information Technology is essential.

In terms of experience, you should have:

• 1-2 years of practical experience in requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation, and management.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience working across diverse business areas within an IT context.
• A solid understanding of the various IT disciplines and their interdependencies.
• An insurance industry background would be considered a significant advantage for this role.

On the technical front, proficiency in Agile concepts and planning is crucial. You should be adept at analysing and interpreting information, with strong data analysis skills. Familiarity with IT risk management principles and research methodologies is also expected. Excellent stakeholder management skills are paramount, as is the ability to leverage SQL.

Behaviourally, candidates are expected to demonstrate a practical and proactive approach to work, effectively articulating information and documenting facts. Embracing change, exploring possibilities, generating innovative ideas, and providing insightful analysis are key attributes. The ability to manage tasks efficiently and work collaboratively within a team environment will be vital for success.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned analyst to make a significant impact within a leading financial services organisation. In South Africa, senior analyst roles within the financial services sector, particularly in Johannesburg, typically command competitive salaries reflecting the required expertise and experience, often ranging from R45,000 to R70,000 per month, depending on the specific company and candidate's background. Employers such as Liberty, Standard Bank, and other major insurers and banks frequently seek individuals with these skill sets. Career progression often leads to roles such as Business Lead, Solutions Architect, or even management positions within IT or business divisions.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required
Experience & Software Design
Technology
1-2 years
Experience with requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation and management.

3-4 years
Practical experience in working in a variety of business areas within IT. Understanding and experience of the various disciplines within IT and how they relate to each other. Insurance background would be advantageous