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Junior Business Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Old Mutual

Expires: 09 Dec 2024

Full Time

Botswana

Business

job Description

Old Mutual is hiring a Junior Business Analyst (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Duties and Responsibilities

Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"
-Support and contribute to the documentation of "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

Business Case
-Contribute information and analysis to support the development and review of business cases.

Business Requirements Identification
-Support collection of business requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.

Data Collection and Analysis
-Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Database Specifications
-Provide information and comments on suitability during the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

Enterprise Business Analysis
-Identify opportunities for process or procedural improvement, and design improved solution alternatives.

Feasibility Studies
-Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.

Horizon Scanning
Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues.

Requirements Management
-Identify, elicit, and document user/project requirements, using appropriate modeling technique, if required.
-Analyze requirements and validate with original users, eliminating confusion. Outline verification criteria to ensure requirements are met. Maintain documentation and traceability throughout project.

Culture of Innovation
-Support a culture of innovation by contributing to solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration; help in setting up and monitoring idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.

Documentation and Backup
-Draft and maintain basic technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and create backup files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.

Personal Capability Building
-Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
-Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

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Qualifications and Experience

Requirements
-Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
-Good communication skills – feels confident speaking in front of groups of people at all levels of management.
-Previous work experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.
-At least 2 years proven track record of working as Business Analyst on
-Finance and/or IT projects

Desirable
-Previous experience as part of a development team a plus.
-Experience working in an insurance company.
-Degree in Information Systems or Process /Business Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
-Knowledge of Agile processes, best practices and documentation methods will be a plus.
-Translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications that undergo business stakeholder review.

Skills
-Agile Working, Business Environment, Communication, People Oriented, Waterfall Model

Competencies
-Action Oriented
-Business Insight
-Cultivates Innovation
-Decision Quality
-Ensures Accountability
-Manages Complexity
-Nimble Learning
-Optimizes Work Processes

Education
NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

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Job overview

  • Location

    Botswana

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    09 Dec 2024

  • Date Posted

    05 Dec 2024