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Job Description

The Senior Feature Analyst is responsible for the successful delivery of product features that align with business goals and user needs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, responsible for ensuring product features are clearly defined, prioritized, and executed effectively.

You would do

Feature roadmapStakeholder engagementRequirement gatheringCross-Functional collaborationPlanning and executionBusiness Requirement SpecificationsFunction Requirement SpecificationsQuality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Skills and Experience

IT related qualification5 to 8 years’ experience in Business Analysis/ Feature Analysis & exposure to IT functionsBusiness Analysis qualification (preferred)Agile certification would be (preferred)Has broad knowledge and experience understanding end to end IT solution designsExposure to ITIL principles/ functions across IT operational environmentExperienced in business and data analysis, solutions design & testing, data modellingExperience working with JIRA, Confluence, Visio, draw.ioAgile experienceSQL queries and reports

The Recruitment process:  

TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you a little better, and ensure OMI can meet your needs Panel Interview: This will be with members of the hiring team Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal Verification Final feedback

All About OMI:  

 

https://www.oldmutual.co.za/about/old-mutual-insure/ 

 

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Examines and evaluates current systems and identifies requirements. Documents interfaces between new and legacy systems. Collaborates with developers to produce new systems. Validates changes by testing programmes.

ResponsibilitiesData Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

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.

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.

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.

Application Software Road Map

Maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

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.

Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization

Participate in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.

Horizon Scanning

Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues.

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.

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.

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

Competencies

Action Oriented

Cultivates Innovation

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Education

Closing Date

19 January 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.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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