Business Analyst - Contract I Trade Finance

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)

Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.