Description

Investec Sandton is looking for a Business Analyst for the Product Optimization and Development (POD) International Payments team working on Banking Online web and Mobile applications. 
The role will involve project and business as usual deliverables, the resolution of user issues and requests, as well as maintenance and support of systems and related interfaces. The self-managed individual will have to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, other project managers and team members, and will drive the delivery of solutions that meet or exceed expectations and are aligned with business purpose and strategies.

Experience, skills and capability 
•    5+ years business analyst experience working in an IT software development team.
•    Independent and original thinking will be required while solving complex issues, particularly as multiple systems, clients, and technologies are involved. 
•    High level business case and solution design (including the Functional requirements Specification) for business-driven requirements within given standards.
•    Deliver cost-effective, user friendly, innovative solutions (business process re-engineering, systems, and technology).
•    Participate in the full SDLC depending on the scope of the initiative including post implementation activities. This includes the formulation of appropriate documents to present at the various forums and checkpoints.
•    Ensure that processes, business rules (including decision point trees and rules definitions), data requirements (including Business Data Dictionary and reference List), project administration etc. are accurately and completely documented in line with the delivery strategy.
•    Ensure that the solutions meet the changing business requirements in terms of functionality, capacity and reliability.
•    Ensure that all projects are delivered meeting business requirements, can be measured, through a sound business case, and adhere to agreed application and integration architecture principles.
•    High levels of ownership and ability to work with a certain amount of ambiguity.
•    Excellent leadership, communication, planning and facilitation skills.
•    A proactive mindset focused on identifying and mitigating risks and resolving issues.

In addition to the above:
•    Foster stakeholder communication.
•    Drive Agile/Kanban/DevOps practices within the team.
•    Facilitation of prioritization for projects/SMI's with stakeholders
•    Backlog management and prioritization.
•    Governance adherence for projects/SMI's.
•    Facilitation of team ceremonies: stand ups, planning, retrospectives, and demos for the development team.
•    Reporting - Compile project dashboards, delivery stats.
•    Manage capacity and work allocation across the project teams in the mobile space.
•    Continuously evaluating operational processes for improvement with the team (stakeholder communication/ prioritisation/communication/team efficiencies).
•    Mentorship - assist with upskilling Jnr team members. 
•    Coaching the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality.
•    Assist with 3rd party vendor relationships.
•    Assist with monthly allocations for projects and team capacity planning.  
•    Understanding of application components and maintenance.
•    Ensuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone.

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.