Business Analyst - Contract I Trade Finance at IQbusiness

Role Summary


iqbusiness is seeking experienced Senior Business Analysts for contract opportunities within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on Trade Finance.
The role requires a strong understanding of Trade Finance processes, products, and systems, with the ability to identify control gaps, improve operational efficiency, and enable compliant, scalable solutions across the trade lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities


Translate trade finance business, regulatory and compliance requirements into clear business, functional, and non-functional requirements
Analyse end-to-end trade lifecycles (origination, documentation, processing, settlement) and identify risks, control gaps, and operational inefficiencies
Define, document and optimise current- and future-state Trade processes, ensuring full coverage across front, middle and back-office functions
Produce high-quality analysis artefacts including BRS, FSDs, user stories, use cases, data models, SOPs, and process maps aligned to Trade Finance standards
Participate in Trade system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, including SWIFT messaging and document management platforms
Collaborate with Solution Architects and Trade system vendors (e.g. Finastra, Eximbills, Surecomp) to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Support UAT planning and execution, including test case design, defect management, and traceability to trade requirements and business scenarios


Requirements


Minimum 6 - 10 years' experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multifaceted financial services environments
Hands‑on experience across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
Strong business analysis fundamentals aligned to BABOK and SDLC
Strong stakeholder facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and conceptual thinking
Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and SQL for requirements and analysis


Education


Matric (required)
Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or recognised certification from an accredited institution)


Closing Date 03 July 2026