Senior IT Business Analyst

Overview

We are looking for a highly technical, skilled and energetic Senior Technical Business Analyst to join the IT Team at M&G Investments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work collaboratively across a global business to drive real progress in our change and project management processes. As a Senior Technical Business Analyst, you will be part of the change program and the size and scope of the projects will range from small to large. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Produces logical and technical specifications from functional specifications for the application environments. Does component level design utilising mainly Technology and Data Architecture Models.
• Assists with the designing of new systems and major changes to existing systems in consultation with the Enterprise Architect.
• Incumbent carries out systems analyses, design, system testing, security assessments, performance assessments and user interfaces and applies Desktop and SaaS/MSP Technologies.
• Responsible for the systematic and methodical investigation, analysis and documentation of all or part of a business area in terms of business functions and processes, and the information they use across applications.
• Identifies and examines business needs and determines timely and effective solutions to business functions and processes.
• Acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams.
• Evaluates and documents the underlying business architecture and conducts feasibility studies, business cases, risk assessments, prototypes, writes proposals, creates functional requirements for new applications and major changes to existing applications made possible by information and communication technology.
• Comprehensive documentation of Test Plans and coordination of testing effort.
• Document implementation plans and ensure successful implementation.
• Conduct post implementation review.
• Work with various members of the team on an agile sprint schedule.
• Participate in daily scrums, sprint feature estimating, and sprint demos.
• Work closely with Product Owners.
• Learn new skills and technologies as required – you are expected to continuously learn and up-skill.
• Oversees the development and implementation of change control processes for the development team.

Attributes, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• IIBA or Business Analysis diploma (required).
• 8-10 years’ experience as a Business and/or Systems Analyst, preferably in the Asset Management and/or financial services industry.
• Agile training and experience.
• Experience working with a geographically dispersed development team, including local and offshore resources.
• Proven experience in multiple project disciplines, e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid.
• Experience in agile thinking and delivery.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience of working and analysing in an Investment Management environment is an advantage.
• Experience in project managing and business analysis of small projects.
• Experience of working and analysing digital transformation projects.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical skills including process and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment using an agile approach.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to be agile, flexible and responsive in thinking and delivery.
• Self-motivation and energetic.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong documentation and specification skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and self-managing.
• Ability to project manage delivery.

About us

M&G Investments is a global asset manager with operations in 28 countries, around 5.5 million retail clients and R8.0 trillion in assets under management and administration. We are also one of South Africa’s top 10 asset managers, with approximately R306 billion* in assets under management.

For 30 years we have built up an admirable local track record for delivering consistently strong performance over time. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their financial goals, whether investing towards their first house, their children’s education, or making sure that they have enough funds to retire comfortably.

We work closely with experts across M&G plc’s worldwide operations to bring clients access to the latest technology, investment ideas and research. We incorporate sustainable thinking in everything we do, from the way we run our business to the impact we have on the planet and our communities. To help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others, embrace change, deliver results and keep it simple. We’re looking for people who will enjoy the challenge of working in an ambitious business that’s set on transforming the industry.

We are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In order to meet the objectives set in our Employment Equity plan, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

*As at 30 June 2024