Business Analyst (Trade Settlement)

Suggest changes in executing work processes to better drive value and benefits for the business. Facilitate one-on-one or group workshops to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes and policies and, where relevant, IT systems. Analyze and model data and data requirements where applicable. Document business/functional requirements. Conduct a gap analysis to identify the most feasible solution to meet requirements. Work with business stakeholders to define metrics/performance goals and acceptance criteria for solution and ensure the implementation of the requirements. Translate business needs and data requirements into detailed business information, functional, integration and process specifications. Clarify the business requirements, technical solutions and functional/process specifications for relevant stakeholders. Coordinate and participate in the test effort to ensure that the delivered solution meets agreed business requirements and functional/process specifications. Prioritize requirements (critical and non-critical) to identify project deliverables and time frames. Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes. Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders' requirements are delivered. Experience in the Custody/Securities environment is required. Knowledge and exposure to the BaNCS SP system is required. Knowledge of Trade Settlement processing (across Asset Classes) in the Custody/Securities environment is required. Knowledge of SWIFT ISO15022 5 series messaging standards is required. Business Analyst Diploma (Advantageous) Certified Business Analyst Professional (Advantageous) Minimum 2+ years relevant experience in a Business Analyst role (Advantageous)All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .