Business Analyst at ARM

ARM Life is the Insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Business Analyst
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to developing the strategy and portfolio roadmap, providing insight into ARMP and external benchmarks and trends.
• Support developing the project management methodology that is applied across IT.
• Define and establish business and end-user requirements for existing and new application systems.
• Research and analyze current and future trends that can be used to support the delivery of the IT strategy and ARMP business objectives.
• Review and probe gaps identified in the functional areas and evaluate opportunities for future improvements and enhancements.
• Oversee the estimation process for the design estimates based on the requirements base lined.
• Review and finalize Functional Specification Document (FSD).
• Lead FSD walk through session with stakeholders if required.
• Manage the development and validation of the functional specifications and clarify the same to development teams for creating technical specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant solutions and support methods to provide functionally accurate solution to business users and project team.
• Identify the processes and information technology required to introduce recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in relevant subject such as Business Information Systems or Business Computing Systems
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory position related to information technology
• 6+ years’ experience in technology development and deployment
• Professional certifications such as Business Analysis Certification (e.g. CBAP, CCBA) and/or related will be preferred
• Grade Level: Analyst - Senior Analyst

Core SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Business Analysis (BUAN 5)
• IT Strategy and Planning (ITSP 5)
• Relationship Management (RLMT 5)
• Business Process Improvement (BPRE 5)

Other SFIA 6 Skill Requirements:

• Analytics (INAN 5)
• Project Management (PRMG 5)

Other Required Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Proven experience in user experience mapping and design
• Proven experience in business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modelling, verification, and methodology development
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated and directed and demonstrates an ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects and/or assignments
• A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change
• Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach