Business Analyst

Fixed Term - Bellville
Responsibilities
 - Engage with key stakeholders to understand business needs, regulatory requirements, and market trends
 - Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for investment-linked and / or life products
 - Work with product, legal, compliance, and IT teams to define product specifications
 - Develop detailed business specs and process flows to support the project initiatives
 - Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization across the business incl. but not limited to reporting, servicing, finance, etc
 - Collaborate with IT teams to define system requirements and test solutions
 - Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and ensure seamless implementation of product build
 - Support Training and review of training material
 - Act as the bridge between business, IT, compliance, and product teams
 - Prepare and present clear proposals, and recommendations to senior management
 - Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams on product and process changes
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
 - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification is a plus
 - Minimum 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Linked Investment Products and / or Life Products
 - Strong knowledge of investment platforms, unit-linked products, and policy administration systems
 - International investment product experience is a strong advantage
 - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing investment and life insurance products
 - Strong expertise in business process modelling, data analysis, and reporting
 - Experience with agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence is preferred
Competencies:
 - Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
 - Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
 - Ability to work independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment
 - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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