Technical Business Analyst (CPT)

**Recruiter:** Datafin IT Recruitment **Job Ref:** 1261531483 **Date posted:** Wednesday, March 11, 2026 **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa **SUMMARY:** **POSITION INFO:** ENVIRONMENT: A reputable Asset Management Firm evolving towards AI\-enabled, datacentric ways of working and modern operating models seeks a Technical Business Analyst to work at the heart of its data ecosystem, partnering closely with Product Owners and the broader Technology function to shape and evolve a critical enterprise data asset. You will help ensure benchmark data is accurate, governed, and seamlessly accessible — enabling confident decision\-making across the firm. The successful incumbent will require a suitable Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP with 5\-7 years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge. You will also need a thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation. DUTIES: * Take ownership of the delivery, stability and ongoing support of the Benchmark Master data product. * Lead the migration of Benchmark Master onto the modern, democratised Data Platform, aligning to the broader enterprise data strategy. * Drive the delivery of supplementary data features and enhancements to continuously evolve the product. * Engage stakeholders to identify, gather and analyse requirements; translate these into well\-defined user stories, high\-level technical specifications and solution designs. * Communicate proposals, designs and trade\-offs effectively to business users, management and technical teams. * Ensure solutions adhere to Enterprise Architecture principles, regulatory requirements and technology standards. * Analyse and improve business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation, automation and data\-driven enhancement. * Coordinate and support testing activities, ensuring solutions meet functional and non\-functional requirements. * Provide clear documentation, process artefacts and knowledge transfer to enable cross\-skilling and sustainable team support. * Deliver training and product overviews to relevant business and technology stakeholders. * Contribute to the ongoing support and enhancement of data and communication platforms. * Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Analysts, Engineering Leads, IT Heads and Product Owners to shape and execute the technology strategy. * Build strong relationships across Technology and the wider business through consistent, high\-quality delivery. REQUIREMENTS: **Qualifications –** * A relevant Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP. **Experience/Skills –** * 5 – 7 Years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge. * Have a keen interest in modern data, reporting, communication and web technologies. * A thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation * Experience of working in Agile environments, Scrum teams or iterative delivery frameworks * The ability to work in an Agile manner so as to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained. **Advantageous –** * Experience working with benchmarks. ATTRIBUTES: * A desire to work within a high\-performing team. * The ability to work independently on multiple tasks and to tight timelines. * Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information. * A client focused and collaborative approach. * Intellectual curiosity. * The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop. * Driven by results.