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Erick Malebe

Erick Malebe

IT Consultant
28 Robin Hood Rd, Robindale, Randburg

Summary

Accomplished Senior IT Consultant with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading change management initiatives. Expert in Agile methodology and technical design documentation, I excel in process improvement and strategic project delivery. My adept communication skills have consistently driven team success and business growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Liberty
08.2023 - Current

A key subject matter expert in documenting and implementing standard operating procedures that form a critical pillar in the change management process post migration go-live.


Responsibility:


  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Created new analytical systems to boost vital business metrics visibility.
  • Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
  • Directed business analysts in executing and delivering various tactical and strategic plans.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.

Senior Business Analyst

PSG Konsult
04.2022 - 08.2023

As the Senior Business Analyst I am responsible for the delivery of key strategic wealth management IT projects.


Responsibilities:


  • Mentoring teams and managing SCRUM ceremonies in the delivery cycles, establishing documentation frameworks to support agile methodology implementations.
  • Effectively implementing monitoring systems to provide measurable metrics to assess delivery of requirements.
  • Directing business analysts in executing and delivering various tactical and strategic plans.
  • Supporting the leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Derive conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications for usability, performance and functionality.

Client Solution - Design Consultant

Iress
03.2021 - 03.2022

I work with financial institutions to design and implement software solutions to deliver client requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Met with customer weekly to discuss and implement software solution designs to meet client requirements.
  • Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
  • Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
  • Incremental delivery of client requirements using user persona's, MVP's and prototypes.

Implementation Lead

Iress
07.2020 - 02.2021

I am responsible for prioritizing and delegating tasks in line with client requirements and within the prescribed project timelines.


Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for arranging, leading, coaching and mentoring the Investment Management team towards quality and desirable implementations
  • Communicated with project, product managers and development teams to keep project on schedule.
  • Operated under Agile methodologies to efficiently organize and carry out project tasks.
  • Gathered requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.
  • Built and utilized reporting systems to keep customers and management in loop with latest information.
  • Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling parties to meet and discuss project progress.
  • Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.

Implementation Specialist

Iress
03.2015 - 06.2020

Responsible for the successful implementation of private wealth and stockbroking software for Iress clients.


Responsibilities:


  • Assisted account executives with strengthening client relationships through targeted solutions.
  • Focused solutions on industry-specific workflow, client base and protocols, tailoring implementations to client needs.
  • Explained complex, technology-related issues in basic, understandable terms to clients.
  • Documented specialized data and requirements to address business demands.
  • Configured, installed and handled troubleshooting tasks for variety of different applications.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.

Management Consultant

SystemicLogic
01.2013 - 02.2015

Advising businesses on creating a capability for innovation, using software as the primary tool in shaping a new culture that helps improve the financial and operational health of the clients' organization.


Responsibilities:


  • Business process analysis and interpretation to assist the decision making capability of the organization
  • Improved communication at all levels and transformed company culture into more productive atmosphere.
  • Conducted research and investigations into emerging financial technology systems in South Africa.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.

Financial Planner

Standard Bank
01.2011 - 12.2012

A qualified investment professional helping individuals meet their long-term financial objectives.


Responsibilities:


  • Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
  • Established and deepened existing client relationships through complex financial planning.
  • Recommending various investment vehicles to clients - short,medium and long term options

Education

Master of Technology - Financial Technology

University of New South Wales
Sydney
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
03.2005 - 10.2009

Skills

Documentation

About

An accomplished and results-oriented IT Consultant with 10 years of experience specializing in the Financial Technology industry. Proven ability to assess client needs, translate business goals into actionable technological solutions, and drive successful implementations. I Possess deep technical expertise in Wealth Management, API's, BPM, CRM, Cloud Computing and AI/ML coupled with a strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.


I have a strong aptitude for AI and data analysis, utilizing tools such as Vertex AI, Python, SQL, and specialized financial software to derive actionable insights. Skilled in Agile methodologies and practices, contributing to effective and consistent project delivery.


I have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams, from C-suite executives to Operations and IT professionals. Demonstrable ability to map out and optimize end-to-end business processes, identifying and addressing inefficiencies. Adept at project management methodologies, successfully planning and executing initiatives to enhance operations.


Adaptable and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver clear documentation, including comprehensive reports, requirements, and process documentation. 

Software

Data Analysis

Design

Documentation

Integration

UAT

Prompt Design

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate

Certification

[Investment Performance Measurement], [CFA Institute] - [2020]

Timeline

Master of Technology - Financial Technology

University of New South Wales
01.2024 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

Liberty
08.2023 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

PSG Konsult
04.2022 - 08.2023

Client Solution - Design Consultant

Iress
03.2021 - 03.2022

Implementation Lead

Iress
07.2020 - 02.2021

Implementation Specialist

Iress
03.2015 - 06.2020

Management Consultant

SystemicLogic
01.2013 - 02.2015

Financial Planner

Standard Bank
01.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

University of Johannesburg
03.2005 - 10.2009

[Investment Performance Measurement], [CFA Institute] - [2020]

[Professional Competency Exam], [FPI Institute] - [2021]

Certificate in Business & Systems Analysis [www.uct.ac.za] - [2015]

Certificate in Investment & Portfolio Management [www.unisa.ac.za] - [2008]

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner [www.pmi.org] - [2022]

Erick MalebeIT Consultant