Feature Analyst

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The Feature Analyst is accountable for facilitating the clarification of the business
requirements and for translating the requirements into user stories with acceptance criteria and the related artifacts. The feature analysts work in close collaboration with the business stakeholders, and the agile team to ensure end to end understanding of the epics, features and the value it delivers.

Area: Data Warehouse

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in business apps & exposure to IT functions.
• Has broad knowledge and experience understanding end to end IT solution designs.
• Exposure to ITIL principles/ functions across IT operational environment.
• BA / IT Qualification.
• Business analysis certification.
• Experienced in business and data analysis, solutions design & testing, data modelling.
• Agile certification would be preferred.
• Experience working with JIRA & Confluence.

Responsibilities

1. Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
2. Analysis of 'As Is' and 'To Be': Support and contribute to the documentation of 'as is' and 'to be' processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the 'to be' capability to record accurately the change required.
3. Business Requirements Identification: Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis, to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
4. Requirements Management: Identify, elicit, and document project/process requirements, using appropriate modeling technique, if required. Analyze requirements and validate with original users, eliminating confusion. Define the testing scripts and verification criteria to ensure requirements are met. Maintain documentation and traceability throughout project.
5. Application Software Road Map: Maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
6. Database Specifications: Provide information and comments on suitability during the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
7. Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization: Participate in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.
8. Horizon Scanning: Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues.
9. Application Software Development: Contribute to development of existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Contribute to development of new applications to meet customer requirements.
10. Documentation and Backup: Draft and maintain basic technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and create backup files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
11. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Analytics Software, Application Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Evaluating Information, Gaps Analysis, IT Architecture, Requirements Development, User Requirements Documentation.

Competencies

Action Oriented, Cultivates Innovation, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Plans and Aligns.

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent.

Closing Date

24 April 2025, 23:59.

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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