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Senior Finance Business Analyst

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Finance Business Analyst with over 10 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 6 years in the finance and insurance sector. This pivotal role demands a strong command of business analysis within agile environments, a proactive approach to change readiness, hands-on testing coordination, and comprehensive post–go‐live support.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner across regional and cross-functional business teams leading end-to-end solution design, requirement elicitation, stakeholder engagement, and seamless implementation into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations.

Key Responsibilities

Business Needs Assessment & Prioritization

Analyze and prioritize incoming business requests based on strategic alignment, urgency, and impact.
Collaborate with finance and insurance stakeholders to evaluate solution pathways, considering constraints like time, cost, and risk.

Requirements Gathering & Documentation

Facilitate workshops with geographically diverse teams to collect business and technical requirements.
Produce clear, structured documentation such as UML diagrams, annotated workflows, and system interaction models.
Maintain traceability from initial concept to final delivery.

Solution Design & Testing Support

Collaborate with solution architects and developers to define optimal design strategies.
Oversee integration and user acceptance testing to ensure business objectives are met prior to go-live.

Change Readiness & Stakeholder Engagement

Conduct impact assessments and support change management strategies to mitigate risk.
Develop training materials, user communications, and support frameworks to ensure user readiness.
Address resistance and support user adoption initiatives.

Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement

Track solution adoption and performance, gathering user feedback and identifying enhancement opportunities.
Lead documentation updates, including release notes, user guides, and FAQs.
Recommend iterative improvements based on BAU insights.

Governance & Compliance

Uphold governance protocols throughout the solution lifecycle, including stakeholder sign-offs and audit-ready documentation.
Ensure adherence to financial industry regulations and internal corporate standards.

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Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, Analytics, or related field.
Professional certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, IIBA) is highly desirable.
Additional qualifications in Accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) are an asset.

Industry Expertise

Deep knowledge of financial services, with emphasis on Insurance and/or Investments.
Solid understanding of Corporate Finance principles and processes.

Technical & Professional Skills

Advanced skills in stakeholder management and business communication.
Proficiency in analytical tools and documentation techniques (e.g., BPMN, UML).
Experience with agile project delivery, sprint planning, and backlog management.
Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL, CMMI, and PMI.

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Capable of balancing tactical tasks with long-term business goals.
Ownership & Accountability: Takes initiative and drives outcomes from inception to delivery.
Stakeholder Influence: Builds trust and communicates effectively across technical and non-technical groups.
Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities.
Team Collaboration: Supports high team performance and aligns efforts with leadership objectives.
Client-Centric Approach: Ensures solutions are user-friendly and business-enhancing.

Skills Overview

Adaptive Thinking
Business Intelligence Analysis
Requirements Elicitation & Verification
Change Impact & Readiness Assessment
Performance Gap & Current State Analysis
Data Compilation & Controls
Documentation and Modeling

If you are a highly motivated business analyst with a passion for finance, change leadership, and collaborative innovation, we invite you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-impact solutions.

Deadline to Apply: 25 June 2025, 23:59