Senior Business Analyst

Barita Investments Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst specializing in Project Management to join our team. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Provide oversight to the work of internal and outsourced business analysts 

        working with the PMO:

• Guide approaches to BA activities & oversee game plans to complete work
• Recommend assignments to members of the insourced/outsourced BA team
• Design, develop and monitor/track work assignments for BA resources
• Training and knowledge transfer to junior analyst resources

 2.      Execute Business Analyst functions for projects and initiatives as assigned:

• Business cases, road maps, strategies
• Requirements documentation
• Game plans &solution designs for complex work
• User Acceptance Testing – documentation, test design, test execution
• Deployment planning (support)
• Data migration planning & execution

 3.     Support the development of Business Analysis Capacity in the company:

• Lead/recommend training and knowledge exchange exercises
• Support communication to the business on the project portfolio
• Design templates, reports and other documentation as necessary

 4.     Lead/Manage Business Process Improvement (BPI) Process:

• Establish/Manage BPI queue
• Recommend assignment of resources as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or an MBA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Business Analysis or Project Management Certification
• Experience working in the financial sector is a plus
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.

REQUISITE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Sound knowledge and understanding of regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to influence and work closely with stakeholders and spearhead initiatives
• A track record of following through on commitments.