DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd
A leading Investments Institution is seeking a highly experienced Business Architect to support enterprise transformation, strategic enablement, and operating model optimisation across the organisation.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating business strategy into actionable programmes, enabling enterprise alignment, and driving strategic initiatives from concept through to implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Translate strategic objectives into actionable programmes using business models, capability frameworks, value streams, and process maps.
Develop and maintain business architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, and strategic roadmaps.
Design and optimise target operating models aligned to enterprise strategy and customer outcomes.
Drive enterprise alignment using Agile methodologies, design thinking principles, and customer experience (CX) insights.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, operations, and executive stakeholders.
Lead strategic initiatives from concept definition through to operating model implementation.
Conduct current-state and future-state analysis to identify business capability gaps, risks, and optimisation opportunities.
Support enterprise transformation and digital modernisation initiatives.
Create and maintain business architecture artefacts including:
Business capability models
Operating models
Value streams
Process maps
Strategic roadmaps
Organisational models
Conduct impact assessments relating to organisational, operational, and technology changes.
Provide strategic recommendations and insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Experience & Key Deliverables
Experience in delivering strategic business architecture initiatives such as:
Client value proposition (CVP) development
Segment operating model design
Capability modelling across multiple business functions
Process optimisation and customer onboarding enhancements
Lead management and workflow improvement initiatives
Enterprise-wide transformation and alignment programmes
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years’ experience in Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy, Transformation, or Senior Business Analysis roles.
Proven experience within large enterprise or complex corporate environments.
Strong knowledge of:
Business capability modelling
Operating model design
Enterprise transformation
Process optimisation
Business architecture methodologies
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with executives, business leaders, and technical teams.
Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
Advantageous
Experience within investments or financial services.
TOGAF or Business Architecture certifications.
Experience with architecture and modelling tools.
Knowledge of BPMN and enterprise modelling techniques.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking
Business and commercial acumen
Leadership and influence
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Collaboration and relationship management
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Excellent presentation and communication skills
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