Description:
iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence and Business Analyst with a strong background in data and analytics to consult to our client in the financial services industry.
The Business Intelligence and Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and understanding business users’ data and analytics requirements and translating these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives. This role requires extensive experience in both business processes and technical systems to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid role that requires 3-4 days onsite in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:
Advanced Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
- Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions.
Complex Data Model Design and Development:
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Design and propose data models, including process models, specifications, and architecture, and collaborate with developers on data solutions.
Implementation and Quality Assurance:
- Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data models are accurately implemented.
- Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and quality assurance.
- Support the deployment and integration of new data models or enhancements.
Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:
- Provide expert-level support and maintenance for existing data models.
- Proactively identify opportunities for data model improvements and enhancements.
- Implement updates and improvements to existing data models as needed.
Documentation and Training:
- Create and maintain comprehensive data model documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.
- Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on data model functionalities and best practices.
Experience:
Minimum:
- At least 3 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.
- BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.
- Stakeholder engagement for the purpose of identifying and specifying business requirements.
- Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements.
Nice to haves:
- Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.
- Exposure to a credit environment.
Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Analysis
- Grade 12 National Certificate.
Knowledge:
- Relevant business area knowledge.
- Data and analytics Business Analysis.
- Data Warehouse Methodologies.
- Front End Technologies.
- BI Best Practice.
- Data Analysis.
- Data Governance.
- Financial systems and procedures.
- Visualisation.
- Data Product Life Cycle.
Skills:
- Facilitation Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Attention to Detail.
- Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills.
- Analytical Skills.
- Presentation Skills.
Competencies:
- Deciding and Initiating Action.
- Relating and Networking.
- Persuading and Influencing.
- Presenting and Communicating Information.
- Applying Expertise and Technology.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
Conditions of Employment:
- Clear criminal and credit record.
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required.
- Contactable via own mobile phone.
Who we are:
Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa.
At iqbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilising research from iqbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.
What’s in it for you:
At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.
How do we recruit?
At iqbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.
Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:
- First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
- This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
- If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
- Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!
- We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment, formalities having been dealt with promptly.
So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that CV!
Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
Requirements:
- Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions.
- Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Design and propose data models, including process models, specifications, and architecture, and collaborate with developers on data solutions.
- Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data models are accurately implemented.
- Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and quality assurance.
- Support the deployment and integration of new data models or enhancements.
- Provide expert-level support and maintenance for existing data models.
- Proactively identify opportunities for data model improvements and enhancements.
- Implement updates and improvements to existing data models as needed.
- Create and maintain comprehensive data model documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.
- Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on data model functionalities and best practices.
- At least 3 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.
- BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.
- Stakeholder engagement for the purpose of identifying and specifying business requirements.
- Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements.
- Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.
- Exposure to a credit environment.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Analysis
- Grade 12 National Certificate.
- Relevant business area knowledge.
- Data and analytics Business Analysis.
- Data Warehouse Methodologies.
- Front End Technologies.
- BI Best Practice.
- Data Analysis.
- Data Governance.
- Financial systems and procedures.
- Visualisation.
- Data Product Life Cycle.
- Facilitation Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Attention to Detail.
- Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills.
- Analytical Skills.
- Presentation Skills.
- Deciding and Initiating Action.
- Relating and Networking.
- Persuading and Influencing.
- Presenting and Communicating Information.
- Applying Expertise and Technology.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
- Clear criminal and credit record.
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required.
- Contactable via own mobile phone.