IT Business Analyst – Agile Portfolio Office at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Agile Portfolio Office

Job ID: 44333
Location: Lagos
Job Sector: Banking

Job Details

Information Technology: systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production

Job Purpose

The Business Analyst works with stakeholders across the organization to understand the business objective driving various projects or changes, define the scope of the change, analyze and specify the detailed requirements related to the change and finally support the implementation of the project or change.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure requirements Elicitation and documentation
Support the preparation of key presentations, strategy documentation and other such documents for IT in particular and Business Support as a whole
Ensure strict compliance to IT ‘s Standard Operating Processes
Support the delivery of technology projects on time, cost and scope
Any other duties as may be assigned by Department Head & Team Leader

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in numerate or semi-numerate disciplines such as Engineering, Computer Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics.
For certifications and professional memberships: Business analysis professional certifications and membership with International Institute of Business Analysis is strongly recommend
Entry level certification (ECBA) – Entry Certificate in Business Analysis: for entry level business analyst
Second level certification (CCBA) – Certification of Capability in Business Analysis: for business analysts with 3 years and below work experience in the field of business analysis
Third level certification (CBAP) – Certified Business Analysis Professional: for business analysts with above 3 years work experience in the field of business analysis.
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a mixed technical and business environment.
Minimum of 2 years experience documenting business processes and models. Knowledge of the Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience with the Waterfall and Agile project implementation approach
Minimum of 2 years experience working with productivity suits such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and Visio. Experience producing wire frames. Responsive prototypes is an added advantage.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
Technical Competencies: