Business Analyst TBD

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis   IT   *All applicants need to be fully vaccinated*   Responsibilities * Identify and define business requirements for new business models or changes to existing models (including definition of application requirements and any Graphical User Information (GUI) requirements) * Analyze and design new business processes and organizational structures to support business requirements * Create business process models, analyze models, and identify variances from operational and performance requirements * Define and design changes to existing processes as required and ensure integration of changes into process environment * Work with the project manager, architects, and other team members to define non-functional requirements (including metrics and performance goals) for the application * Participate in transitioning the requirements and use cases to systems analysts and designers, and ensure a clear and complete understanding of the requirements * Participate in quality management reviews throughout the Client Development Life Cycle to ensure requirements are fulfilled * Review test approach and test cases to ensure coverage of relevant business scenarios, use cases and functionality defined * Participate in testing to ensure that business requirements have been met * As subject matter expert assist with investigations, business impact and benefits analysis, and updates of the business case * Assist with benefit realization review   Qualifications and experience * Matric/Grade 12 * Business Degree would be to your advantage * Relevant accredited business /systems analysis courses * A minimum of 2 years job-related experience, knowledge /experience within the Life Assurance industry (or in broader Financial Services industry) * Knowledge of business and understanding of IT, and ability to converse in both domains * Understanding of / experience with analysis methodologies, process disciplines and Client Development Life Cycle methodologies * Ability to articulate complex or technical concepts and issues in business terms * Relationship development   Competencies * Strong analytical and numerical ability * Problem solving skills * Conceptual thinker * Good communication / interpersonal skills * Action / results orientation * Quality orientation * Knowledge seeking / learning orientation     If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review