Technical BA (Governance) (CPT)
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Cape Town - Western Cape - South AfricaENVIRONMENT:JOIN the global Compliance team of an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a highly driven & proactive Technical BA to work at the intersection of Technology and Governance (Compliance, Legal, Operational Risk). Your core focus will be on Compliance Team technology, with an expectation that the role will evolve to additionally cover Legal and Operational Risk processes and technology. You will identify opportunities for efficiency gains using technology (automation, low/no-code solutions, AI); prototype and support AI-enabled features and workflows while writing high-level functional and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will possess a suitable Degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Business Analysis or similar discipline with 6+ years experience as a Technical BA or Developer, ideally in Financial Services or a regulated environment. You also need strong SQL skills and proficiency with Azure (Data Factory, DevOps, GitHub), Python, C#, Power Automate or low-code tools.DUTIES:Governance Process & Automation -
- Collaborate with Governance SMEs to map and re-engineer existing processes (e.g. monitoring, reporting, breaches, training, regulatory change).
- Identify opportunities for efficiency gains using technology (automation, low/no-code solutions, AI).
- Deliver automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual dependencies.
- Own or contribute to initiatives moving systems from legacy platforms.
- Prototype and support AI-enabled features and workflows.
- Work with structured and unstructured governance datasets and design intelligent workflows using tools like Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI Services, Python, Resolver, SharePoint.
- Support Governance Teams in trialling and onboarding vendors and solutions.
- Assist with integrations between in-house systems and vendor tools.
- Provide technical input on vendor onboarding, implementation and configuration.
- Deliver quick-to-market POCs using Agile methodology.
- Write high-level functional and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with developers and architects on solution design and delivery.
- Contribute to solution development using SQL, Python or similar, where appropriate.
- Own or contribute to the support and enhancement of key systems used by Governance.
- Provide user training and post-implementation support.
- A relevant Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analysis or related field.
- A minimum 6+ years experience as a Technical BA or Developer, ideally in Financial Services or a regulated environment.
- Strong SQL and data integration experience.
- Practical experience with Azure (Data Factory, DevOps, GitHub), Python, C#, Power Automate or low-code tools.
- Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems.
- Experience working with or implementing AI/ML solutions.
- Proactive, self-driven and outcomes focused.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and working collaboratively.
- Curious and motivated to explore emerging technologies.
- Able to translate complex requirements into structured and efficient solutions.
- Comfortable in a dynamic and evolving regulatory technology landscape.