MFC Lead Business Analyst (12 Month contract) at Old Mutual South Africa

This role determines and documents business requirements and works with design & implementation staff to design & implement solutions within constraints. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.This role also provides ongoing guidance/supervision to the Business analyst as a mentor/coach.

• Ensures that the Mass and Foundation Cluster executes on all Legislative and Regulatory requirements, timeously and within SLA
• Ensure that the necessary due diligence, reporting and risk reviews take place as and when required to ensure compliance with Legislative and Regulatory requirements.
• Review as-is processes as well as business rules and facilitate the high-level impact assessment of the change with Mass and Foundation Cluster Delivery Partners.
• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats
• Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; Writing Specifications / Features / User Stories
• Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Review a variety of areas including operations, purchasing, inventory, distribution and facilities
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support recommendations. Actively participate in the implementation of approved changes
• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

Requirements:

• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills
• Experience and training in Agile Ways of Work

Qualifications and experience

• Business Analysis Certification/Diploma or Information systems degree
• Experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance industry
• Experience in using Agile methodologies will be advantageous.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in business apps & exposure to IT functions.
• Experienced in business and data analysis, solutions design & testing, data, modelling required.
• Previous experience at Old Mutual is advantageous.
• Knowledge in Legislative and Regulatory initiatives and processes is advantageous.