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Career Opportunities: Specialist: Business Analyst (57227)
Insurance and Asset Management is best positioned to provide comprehensive investment and asset management offerings, as well as insurance solutions, to our African clients.
Our goal is to meet our clients’ financial needs by offering holistic advice and competitive solutions during significant transition points in their lives. With our expertise in the Standard Bank Group, we are uniquely equipped to serve the financial needs of African clientele seeking trusted guidance on investment, insurance, and asset management solutions.
In fact, we go far beyond what you’d expect from financial services – all to make sure our clients have seamless access to a comprehensive range of services, through a pioneering digital ecosystem.
About the Role
Are you passionate about driving business efficiency through smart analysis and innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst and help shape the future of our business processes and systems!
As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and documenting improvement opportunities across various business lines and functions. Your insights will directly contribute to enhancing operational efficiency, automating manual processes, and ensuring the successful implementation of change initiatives.
You’ll collaborate with Business Unit Management, Process Owners, Agile Product Teams, IT Stakeholders, and external vendors to identify and implement optimisation and automation opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Business Commerce or Information Technology (Required).
- Experience:
- 1–2 years in business analysis and process improvement.
- 1–2 years in project management and financial modelling.
- Total: 3 years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse business processes to identify pain points and automation opportunities.
- Recommend and implement solutions using workflow and automation technologies.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses to map current processes and propose enhancements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and ensure compliance.
- Track and report on project performance and business impact.
- Engage with vendors and internal teams to design and deliver optimal solutions.
Learning and Growth
- Interact proactively with others for the purpose of continuous knowledge sharing; and integration of own new knowledge.
- Contribute positively to own area-specific knowledge improvement associated with area of specialisation.
Key Competencies
- Technical:
- Business Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- IT Knowledge
- Project Management
- Emerging Technology Monitoring
- Behavioural:
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and drive for results
Insurance and Asset Management (IAM) is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Insurance and Asset Management is best positioned to provide comprehensive investment and asset management offerings, as well as insurance solutions, to our African clients.
Our goal is to meet our clients’ financial needs by offering holistic advice and competitive solutions during significant transition points in their lives. With our expertise in the Standard Bank Group, we are uniquely equipped to serve the financial needs of African clientele seeking trusted guidance on investment, insurance, and asset management solutions.
In fact, we go far beyond what you’d expect from financial services – all to make sure our clients have seamless access to a comprehensive range of services, through a pioneering digital ecosystem.
About the Role
Are you passionate about driving business efficiency through smart analysis and innovative solutions? Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst and help shape the future of our business processes and systems!
As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and documenting improvement opportunities across various business lines and functions. Your insights will directly contribute to enhancing operational efficiency, automating manual processes, and ensuring the successful implementation of change initiatives.
You’ll collaborate with Business Unit Management, Process Owners, Agile Product Teams, IT Stakeholders, and external vendors to identify and implement optimisation and automation opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Business Commerce or Information Technology (Required).
- Experience:
- 1–2 years in business analysis and process improvement.
- 1–2 years in project management and financial modelling.
- Total: 3 years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse business processes to identify pain points and automation opportunities.
- Recommend and implement solutions using workflow and automation technologies.
- Conduct deep-dive analyses to map current processes and propose enhancements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and ensure compliance.
- Track and report on project performance and business impact.
- Engage with vendors and internal teams to design and deliver optimal solutions.
Learning and Growth
- Interact proactively with others for the purpose of continuous knowledge sharing; and integration of own new knowledge.
- Contribute positively to own area-specific knowledge improvement associated with area of specialisation.
Key Competencies
- Technical:
- Business Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- IT Knowledge
- Project Management
- Emerging Technology Monitoring
- Behavioural:
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Initiative and drive for results
Insurance and Asset Management (IAM) is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage applications from people with disabilities.
