APS.65.26 - Senior IT Systems Analyst

• | LEVEL/BAND | MM22 |
• The purpose of this role is to analyse, design and define technological solutions and system changes while supporting the Solution Architect in large scale initiatives, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• The main aim of the Senior System Analyst is to analyse business requirements and translate the requirements into detailed technical specifications – changing the WHAT into a HOW.
• To assist his/her manager and/or team lead to by sharing technical expertise on specific solutions.
• To assist the manager and/or team lead in defining and updating System Analysis process improvements and procedures.
• To create effective technical documentation to help facilitate the understanding of such technical requirements.
• To ensure completeness of technical requirements and functional architecture analysis for the design and implementation of technological solutions.
• To perform the assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner, and within the agreed timelines and quality.
• To provide alternative technical solutions to overcome technical challenges, by being creative and innovative.
• Work efficiently and provide solutions that are of benefit to the Bank but still aligned with the Bank’s policies and Enterprise Architecture framework.
• To liaise with the business analyst/s and/or client/s to ensure compliance with business requirements and agreed specifications.
• Design technical solution to achieve business objectives and document all work in accordance with agreed standards.
• Validate and further develop functional requirements into technical requirements/specifications.
• Derive non-functional requirements from a technical perspective (server uptime, bandwidth, network, etc).
• Derive technical requirements/specifications.
• Conduct technical impact assessment & determine dependencies (systems, architecture, data architecture, infrastructure, IT security perspective).
• Preparing cost benefits and analysis reports for upgrades.
• To mentor and support colleagues through knowledge sharing.
• To contribute and support during capacity and task planning of all System Analysis processes within both business-as-usual and project related activities
• To build relationships and liaise with various stakeholders across the business to ensure cohesion and drive a collaborative work environment.
• To submit any reports and/or supervise any projects and activities as may be directed from time to time.
• To support the manager and/or team lead in participate in the definition of an IT Governance framework and compliance, when needed.
• To support the manager and/or team lead during prioritisation of IT initiatives.
• To perform any duties that may be assigned to him/her from line management from time to time.
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging technologies and propose any relevant technical training for the System Analysist team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Software Development.
• Good communication skills (including written and verbal) - able to relate to various members of the organisation.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Customer Driven with an ability to prioritise issues based on impact.
• Excellent critical analysis and creative skills.
• Three years of experience in areas of Systems Analysis or a similar role.
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Background in application development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related field.

| DEPARTMENT | Technology |

| DIRECT REPORT (JOB TITLE) | ​Product Owner |