Senior Systems Analyst

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.

Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with system architects and developers to design :

Integration files or messages (e.g., web services, XML, flat files, APIs)

System configurations (excluding production environments)

SQL queries and database structures

Process & Requirements Analysis

Analyse and document current system process flows.

Propose cost-effective, feasible solutions aligned to business objectives.

Model system behaviour and structure using UML 2.5 and ERDs.

Assist in system screen design or collaborate with UX specialists.

Translate business requirements or user stories into functional / system documentation.

Run analysis end-to-end where requirements are not pre-defined.

Stakeholder Engagement

Review test cases and validate system outcomes against requirements.

Agile & Continuous Delivery

Perform sanity / acceptance testing to validate solution delivery.

Leadership & Mentorship

Lead systems analysis efforts at the programme / project level.

Mentor and support the development of junior analysts.

Domain Expertise : Cross-Border Payments & Finsurv

Solid experience with cross-border payment platforms, including SWIFT.

Familiarity with ISO20022 standards (PAIN, PACS, CAMT) and SWIFT MT series.

Understanding of SAMOS, RTGS, and other cross-border market infrastructures.

Up-to-date knowledge of payment modernisation and regulatory compliance.

Experience in Finsurv, Balance of Payments reporting, and exchange control.

Exposure to SARB integrations and Forex systems.

General Responsibilities

Promote business profitability through IT solutions.

Ensure all requirements and artefacts are complete, signed off, and kept current.

Deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines and project expectations.

Participate in all relevant team and stakeholder sessions.

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in IT, Business Systems or a related field.

CBAP certification preferred.

Experience

10+ years of relevant systems analysis experience.

4-5 years of domain experience in Payments and Forex.

Proficiency in UML and Use Case development.

Knowledge of Forex IT infrastructure and incident / change management.