Analysis and design of business driven technology solutions.
Resulting in models, workflow, processes and functional specifications for delivery to the IT development team for implementation.
Key responsibilities:

• User requirement specifications
• Conducting JAD sessions and Interviews
• Business and data models
• Functional use-cases
• UML
• Quality deliverables
• Successful requirements extraction and documentation
• Successful transfer of product requirements to system architects, project manager and test analysts
Internal and external relationships
• Work closely with business and IT
• Liaise with Vendors when required


Qualifications

• B Com (Information Systems) / Financial Management Degree or similar
• BA certification


Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and experience in Investment Banking environment
• Exposure to MIS Delivery with systems like Cognos, BO,
• Good analytical skills – ability to analyse and synthesise user requirements from different product areas
• Good understanding of the system development life cycle
• Experience with software development methodologies
• Worked in a multi-project environment
• Exposure to UML highly advantageous
• Understanding of product usability and interface design
• Understanding of databases
• Running JAD sessions
• Liaising with vendors


Personal competencies

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• “Can do” problem solving approach to challenges
• Able to manage conflict
• High energy levels
• Process management orientation
• Facilitation skills
• Attention to detail and methodical
• Self motivated
• Assertive
• Customer service oriented
• Self confidence
• Ability to conceptualise solutions
• Exposure to quality assurance programs
• Understanding of best practices
• A sound business/industry understanding of financial services
• Applicant should enjoy working in a team environment and be prepared to share knowledge with other team members.