Latest Job Opportunities at Parvana

What you will be doing:

• Nurture existing customer relationships while supporting sales teams with new accounts.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers.
• Engage with customer decision-makers and architects to clearly communicate the value your organisation brings.
• Showcase how the software meets customer needs, leading consulting engagements to highlight the value-added.
• Stay involved in customer projects, ensuring their long-term success and satisfaction.

What you need:

• Strong SDLC and complex software background (coding experience preferred) with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Customer and delivery-focused.
• Comfortable discussing technical topics with developers and interacting at the C-level.
• Ability to gain deep knowledge of client software and its application in data processing.
• Strong academic background is valued.
• Knowledge and experience in databases and development languages / environments.
• Experience in a sales or pre-sales role with strong commercial awareness is essential.

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What you will do:

• Explore industry trends and discover exciting investment opportunities.
• Dive into in-depth analyses of investment cases to identify potential.
• Create financial models to assess the value of promising projects and companies.
• Collaborate on structuring investment projects and negotiating favourable terms.
• Develop engaging presentations, memoranda, and supporting materials.
• Facilitate due diligence efforts with the help of expert consultants.
• Ensure the preparation of clear, legally binding documentation that reflects agreed terms.
• Craft concise and insightful reports to keep everyone informed.
• Build and nurture trusting relationships with partners, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Support planning efforts and actively participate in events.

Position overview:

• Our client is looking for a strong candidate to join their team as an Investment Analyst / Manager in South Africa who will manage projects for the purposes of investment portfolio development.

What you need:

• Ideally hold a BCom Degree in Finance or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• CFA, ACCA, or CPA certifications are welcome.
• 3 - 6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or Big3/Big4.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and extensive experience in financial modelling (DCF).
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for solving complex problems.
• Developed communication skills with a results-oriented focus.
• Ability to multitask independently.

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Overview:

• In this role, you'll connect with clients, collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams. You will demonstrate our client's technical capabilities, offering tailored solutions and guiding clients through the pre- to post-sales process.
• Additionally, you’ll learn to lead Business Intelligence (BI) projects, handling migrations, ETL processes, and data integration across client sites.
• Your technical expertise will drive business requirements analysis to define solutions with a focus on the end result being accurate, real time data reports and dashboards to deliver seamless BI solutions

What you will be doing:

• Stay updated on asset and investment management trends while advocating for client needs to influence platform development.
• Lead Business Intelligence (BI) projects, including migrations, ETL processes, and data migrations across client sites.
• Handle business requirements analysis, and deliver user interfaces, reports, and dashboards with strong technical expertise.
• Participate in project teams managing BI solutions, ensuring smooth integration of data processes to meet client needs.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• Good academics with 2 years plus (more welcome) in a complex SDLC technical role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in solution-focused teams and strong interest in Data, AI, integration across various client sectors.

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Overview:

• In this role, you'll connect with clients, collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams. You will demonstrate our client's technical capabilities, offering tailored solutions and guiding clients through the pre- to post-sales process.
• Additionally, you’ll lead Business Intelligence (BI) projects, handling migrations, ETL processes, and data integration across client sites.
• Your technical expertise will drive business requirements analysis to define solutions with a focus on the end result being accurate, real-time data reports and dashboards to deliver seamless BI solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Be involved in client facing solution design around their specific needs for data migration, ETL processes, and robust testing before implementing
• Handle business requirements analysis, and deliver user interfaces, reports, and dashboards with strong technical expertise.
• Participate in project teams ensuring smooth integration of data processes to meet client needs.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• 5 years' experience in a complex SDLC technical role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in solution-focused teams and strong interest in Data, AI, integration across various client sectors.

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Position overview:

• In this role, you'll connect with clients, collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams. You will demonstrate our client's technical capabilities, offering tailored solutions and guiding clients through the pre- to post-sales process.
• Additionally, you’ll lead Business Intelligence (BI) projects, handling migrations, ETL processes, and data integration across client sites. Your technical expertise will drive business requirements analysis to define solutions with a focus on the end result being accurate, real-time data reports and dashboards to deliver seamless BI solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Stay updated on asset and investment management trends while advocating for client needs to influence platform development.
• Lead Business Intelligence (BI) projects, including migrations, ETL processes, and data migrations across client sites.
• Handle business requirements analysis, and deliver user interfaces, reports, and dashboards with strong technical expertise.
• Participate in project teams managing BI solutions, ensuring smooth integration of data processes to meet client needs.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• 5 years' experience in a complex SDLC technical role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in solution-focused teams and strong interest in Data, AI, integration across various client sectors.

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Overview:

• As a Programme Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives for major clients, such as leading banks and retailers, directly impacting their success. You'll manage complex programmes, ensuring they meet both customer expectations and our client’s goals. Working closely with teams across sales, engineering, product, and support, you’ll drive seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• This role is ideal for someone passionate about building lasting client relationships, guiding teams through challenges, and delivering high-quality results that align with long-term goals.

What you will be doing:

• Lead key programme decisions, balancing technical, financial, and business needs to drive optimal outcomes.
• Oversee multiple interconnected projects in banking and payments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Proactively identify risks and manage project dependencies to keep everything on track.
• Ensure high-quality standards are met across all projects while delivering within scope and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, third-party providers, and internal teams, including sales, engineering, and product.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve programme goals and deliver successful outcomes.
• Facilitate high-level governance meetings, such as steering committees and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance programme delivery and efficiency.
• Be the customer advocate, ensuring programme objectives align with their needs and feedback.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in banking, payments, and fintech to drive innovation.
• Manage complex, multi-project programmes from start to finish, ensuring a smooth handover from sales to delivery.
• Take ownership of timelines, budget, and scope, while managing stakeholder expectations to deliver long-term value.
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial.
• Prince2, PMP, or Agile certifications are advantageous.
• 7+ years of experience in project/programme management, including large-scale software initiatives.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-project programmes with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and guide teams through challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, managing both technical and business relationships.
• Deep knowledge of programme management methodologies (Prince2, PMP, Agile).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
• Ability to drive strategic decisions, balancing customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.
• Experience in Financial Services, Payments, or Fintech industries.