ROLE PROFILE FOR BUSINESS ANALYST

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Granite Central Securities Depository (Pty) Ltd
Rivonia Gate Office Park
381 Rivonia Boulevard, Sandton
PostNet Suite 19, Private Bag X51, Rivonia, 2128
+27.11.568.7440 (office)
+27.11.234.2721 (fax)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Business Analyst’s primary objective is to help Granite CSD implement and maintain technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining and documenting the requirements and assist with the implementation and maintenance their off.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating a detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities and solutions for the business
• Planning and monitoring
• Defining business requirements and collaborate with the relevant stakeholders
• Perform data analysis, report preparation and trend analysis, utilizing business intelligence tools
• Identify, analyse, monitor, promote control and risk education, and operational and risk support activities to the business
• Identify opportunities for improvement that will strengthen the overall information security control environment
• Translating information security control deficiencies into action plans and contribute to the enhancement of governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks
• Conducting periodic information security risk assessments of operational areas to identify areas of risk, including the documentation of risks, identification of risk owners, measurement of risks, and facilitation of appropriate risk treatment plans
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of our IT risk management framework
• Documenting and maintaining internal procedures and processes
• Documenting and execute test packs for both internal as well as external testing
• Perform basic IT support

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate should have:

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Be highly computer literate, particularly in Windows based products. Prior exposure to IT systems support would be advantageous
• Be a motivated individual willing to take on responsibility for a wide range of tasks in a small company
• Have the ability to work under limited supervision
• Be a team player, putting the interest of the team ahead of their own personal interests
• Possess a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Be willing to work extra hours when required
• Be honest, and have the integrity and mutual respect for co-workers
• Be diligent and thorough in their daily duties
• Set goals, organize their own work, manage time, prioritize tasks and meet agreed deadlines
• Adapt to change
• Have knowledge about:
  • Custody and Securities Services
  • SWIFT processes and flows
  • Back office administration

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate should have:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary financial qualification(s)
• A minimum of 1 years of working as a business analyst or Custody Specialist
• Experience working with senior decision-makers
• A proven technological and analytical background

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Business Analyst will report to the Head of Technology