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Job Title: Senior Business Analyst
Location: Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Investment, Consulting
Reference: 88849
Vacancy Details
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).
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Application Deadline: May 17 2024