Business Analyst - Contract I Trade Finance

Role Summaryiqbusiness 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 ResponsibilitiesTranslate trade finance business, regulatory and compliance requirements into clear business, functional, and non-functional requirementsAnalyse end-to-end trade lifecycles (origination, documentation, processing, settlement) and identify risks, control gaps, and operational inefficienciesDefine, document and optimise current- and future-state Trade processes, ensuring full coverage across front, middle and back-office functionsProduce high-quality analysis artefacts including BRS, FSDs, user stories, use cases, data models, SOPs, and process maps aligned to Trade Finance standardsParticipate in Trade system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, including SWIFT messaging and document management platformsCollaborate with Solution Architects and Trade system vendors (e.g. Finastra, Eximbills, Surecomp) to translate business requirements into technical solutionsSupport UAT planning and execution, including test case design, defect management, and traceability to trade requirements and business scenariosRequirementsMinimum 6-10 years' experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multifaceted financial services environmentsHands-on experience across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery modelsStrong business analysis fundamentals aligned to BABOK and SDLCStrong stakeholder facilitation, influencing, and negotiation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and conceptual thinkingExperience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and SQL for requirements and analysisEducationMatric (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.