Business Systems Analyst
We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join a delivery-focused team within a leading financial services client.
This is a 12-month contract role, open to Cape Town or Johannesburg-based professionals, working within a collaborative, delivery-driven environment.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams across business and technology, supporting digital initiatives within the Santam environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, systems-orientated analyst who thrives in fast-paced delivery settings and is passionate about translating business needs into effective system solutions.
Key responsibilities and output areas include the following:
Business & Systems Analysis
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Elicit, analyse, and document business, functional, and system requirements across digital initiatives.
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Translate business needs into system specifications, including user stories, integration requirements, and acceptance criteria.
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Support system-related delivery across digital platforms, integrations, and technology-enabled change.
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Work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
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Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
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Act as the bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring alignment and clarity across delivery.
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Communicate complex system concepts in a clear, practical way to support decision-making and delivery progress.
Analysis in Practice
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Conduct current-state and future-state system and process analysis to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Analyse system flows, integrations, and data to support solution design and prioritisation.
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Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and prioritisation alongside product owners and delivery teams.
Consulting Mindset in Action
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Build trusted relationships quickly within a client environment.
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Operate confidently in ambiguity, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum.
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Balance detailed systems analysis with delivery pace in a digital transformation context.
Key Requirements
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5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst within complex organisations.
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Proven experience within financial services; exposure to insurance environments is highly beneficial.
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Strong experience in systems analysis, including integrations, APIs, or digital platforms.
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Hands-on experience with requirements elicitation, process modelling, and systems documentation.
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Experience working in delivery-led, Agile or hybrid environments.
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Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Business Analysis, Information Systems, IT, or related fields.
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Certifications (e.g. IIBA, Agile BA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
Technical & Domain Knowledge
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Strong understanding of business and systems analysis practices and techniques.
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Experience working across Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery models.
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Exposure to digital transformation, system implementation, or platform modernisation initiatives.
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Understanding of system integrations, data flows, and technical solution environments.
Please 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 the following background checks: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
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