Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Systems Analyst
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Job Description
Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract
Project & Technical Analysis
- Analyse and design functionalities or upgrades particularly those of greater complexity.
Facilitate design sessions to develop functional/system specifications.
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Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
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Collaborate with system architects and developers to design:
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Integration files or messages (e.g. web services XML flat files APIs)
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System configurations (excluding production environments)
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SQL queries and database structures
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Process & Requirements Analysis
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Analyse and document current system process flows.
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Propose cost-effective feasible solutions aligned to business objectives.
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Model system behaviour and structure using UML 2.5 and ERDs.
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Assist in system screen design or collaborate with UX specialists.
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Translate business requirements or user stories into functional/system documentation.
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Run analysis end-to-end where requirements are not pre-defined.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Interface with architects QA product owners analysts strategists and vendors.
- Work with cross-functional project team members and external/internal stakeholders.
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Review test cases and validate system outcomes against requirements.
Agile & Continuous Delivery
- Participate in Agile environments with frequent deployments (monthly or more).
- Actively contribute to daily stand-ups and the Systems Analyst Community of Practice.
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Perform sanity/acceptance testing to validate solution delivery.
Leadership & Mentorship
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Lead systems analysis efforts at the programme/project level.
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Mentor and support the development of junior analysts.
Domain Expertise: Cross-Border Payments & Finsurv
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Solid experience with cross-border payment platforms including SWIFT.
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Familiarity with ISO20022 standards (PAIN PACS CAMT) and SWIFT MT series.
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Understanding of SAMOS RTGS and other cross-border market infrastructures.
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Up-to-date knowledge of payment modernisation and regulatory compliance.
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Experience in Finsurv Balance of Payments reporting and exchange control.
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Exposure to SARB integrations and Forex systems.
General Responsibilities
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Promote business profitability through IT solutions.
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Ensure all requirements and artefacts are complete signed off and kept current.
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Deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines and project expectations.
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Participate in all relevant team and stakeholder sessions.
Qualifications
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Degree or Diploma in IT Business Systems or a related field.
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CBAP certification preferred.
Experience
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10 years of relevant systems analysis experience.
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4-5 years of domain experience in Payments and Forex.
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Proficiency in UML and Use Case development.
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Knowledge of Forex IT infrastructure and incident/change management.
Employment Type
Full Time
