We have an opportunity for a Solution Analyst to join our Technology Division in our Isle of Man Office on a 12 month limited term assignment.
Who We Are
Nedbank Private Wealth is a multi-award-winning private bank and wealth manager headquartered in the Isle of Man, with branches in London, Jersey and a representative office in the UAE. The company provides a full international wealth management offering through its wealth planning, investment management, and banking services, to both business and private clients worldwide.
All our people are expected to consistently demonstrate our 6Cs, Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage, Client Impact, Can Do Attitude and Completeness.
Job Purpose
The Solution Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the software development team. This role involves gathering and translating technical requirements, refining user stories, and ensuring that solutions are aligned with both business objectives and technical feasibility.
The Solution Analyst will work closely with developers, architects, business analysts and business users to facilitate effective communication, drive solution design, and support agile delivery. The role holder will bring a strong foundation in systems analysis and hands-on experience in software development, enabling them to understand complex technology environments and translate business needs into actionable development tasks.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Technical Requirements Gathering: Liaise with business stakeholders and developers to elicit, analyze, and document technical requirements that support strategic goals.
- Translation & User Story Creation: Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and technical specifications for development teams, ensuring traceability and alignment.
- Middleware Integration Support: Work closely with middleware teams to understand system interfaces, data flows, and integration points, facilitating seamless communication between systems.
- Solution Design Collaboration: Contribute to the design of scalable and maintainable technical solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a conduit between technical teams and business anaylysts, managing expectations and ensuring mutual understanding throughout the project lifecycle.
- Agile Delivery Support: Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to ensure requirements are accurately implemented and blockers are addressed.
- Documentation: Produce high-quality documentation including technical specifications, interface definitions, data flow diagrams, and process models.
- Testing & Validation: Support QA and UAT processes by validating that developed solutions meet requirements and identifying any gaps or defects.
- Implementation & Transition: Assist in deployment activities, provide technical support to users, and ensure smooth transition to new systems or enhancements.
Technical Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in systems analysis with a strong understanding of middleware and integration technologies and software development practices
- Hands-on experience in technical requirement gathering, interface specification, and user story creation
- Expertise in cloud technologies - Particularly Microsoft Azure, with the ability to design, analyse, and optimize cloud-based solutions that align with business and technical requirements
- Solid understanding of integration patterns, API design, and data transformation
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog management
- Experience across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), especially in hybrid or distributed environments
- Exposure to automated testing tools, regression testing, and UAT coordination
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving requirements
Behavioural Competencies and Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across technical and business domains
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on technical feasibility and business impact
- Confident decision-maker with negotiation and influencing capabilities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage complex information and competing priorities
- Adaptable and resilient in dynamic environments with changing technologies and stakeholder needs
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement