Business Analyst

Reports To    Head, Project Management
Location    Head Office, Nairobi
 
Job Summary  
 The job holder will be responsible for analysing business trends and making appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities    
Bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. 

Business analysis, design and specification of system enhancements and requirements as a result of product changes or other major business initiatives. 
Oversee design, requirement definition and testing and ensure accuracy of outputs. 
Identifying and then prioritizing technical and functional requirements 
Monitor trend analysis and business practices to provide regular reports on any operational control matters to senior and executive management 
Maintain specialist knowledge of products, business, process and system rules and application. 
Maintenance of the relationship model and integrity of interfacing systems. 
Ensure adequate financial audit and control aspects of application systems 
Plan, organise coordinate business process reengineering/improvement projects and/or management reviews in the organisation 
Consult with departments to determine the business needs, functional and technical requirements for translation into strategic initiatives
Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Economics, Banking, Strategic Management or related field 
A Masters’ degree in Business Administration or Information Technology will be an added advantage. 
Certified Business analyst 
Certified Project Manager – PMP or Prince2 will be an added advantage 
Experience    4 years’ experience in business analyst role and strategic analysis implementation and review 
Experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage 
Experience in the rollout of large and complex IT implementations 
Experience in IT (Software development, Network & Systems administration) will be an added advantage 

Competencies    

Business analysis planning and monitoring
Solution assessment and validation
Requirements management and communication
Requirements analysis
Elicitation
Application of agile practices, principles and lean thinking.
Dynamic product backlog management & writing user stories

If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to vacancies@heritage.co.ke by 3rd February 2021. Clearly state the job title on the subject heading. 
Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages diversity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Apply via :

vacancies@heritage.co.ke