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Wendall Ronald Solomons
Senior Business Analyst
Boksburg
Summary
Results-driven Senior Business Analyst with 28 years of experience in the financial services sector, specializing in operations and change enablement. Over 12 years of expertise in stakeholder management has successfully translated complex technical concepts into strategic business solutions, driving impactful project outcomes. Notable achievements include defining performance objectives and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Eager to leverage a unique skill set and extensive knowledge to support future organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Standard Bank of South Africa
Johannesburg
09.2014 - 03.2025
- Spearheaded change enablement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships through effective stakeholder management.
- Executed comprehensive testing protocols to ensure project quality.
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to align on project goals.
- Influenced stakeholder decisions to drive project success.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex problems with innovative solutions.
- Delivered on critical business priorities, aligning them with organizational objectives.
- Defined performance objectives, established acceptable benchmarks, and formulated best strategies for achieving goals.
- Identified knowledge gaps and recommended targeted solutions to address them.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Guided and advised IT developers throughout the software development cycle.
- Validated terms and deliverables against established objectives or regulatory requirements.
Network Manager
SBSA
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed account relationships to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
- Developed and nurtured relationships through effective stakeholder management.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to resolve issues and enhance client engagement.
- Achieved cost savings through strategic negotiations and resource management.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to streamline decision-making processes.
- Prepared and presented proposals to Senior Management for resource allocation.
Sales / Relationship Manager
SBSA
Johannesburg
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Championed revenue generation initiatives based on the 80/20 principle.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to enhance profitability.
- Tracked revenue streams to identify patterns and growth opportunities.
- Produced detailed weekly reports and statistics for senior management to inform decision-making.
Education
Matric -
Senior Secondary East
Boksburg01.1992
Skills
Functional testing proficiency
System design
Experience with ISO 20022 implementation
Proficient in SAMOS
Clear communication
Strategic leadership
Emotional awareness
Organizational time strategies
Cross-functional teamwork
Proficient in Agile practices
Strategic issue identification
Stakeholder engagement
Client-centric approach
Agile methodology
Requirements gathering
Stakeholder management
Business process mapping
Accomplishments
- Process Improvement - Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.
- Reduced organizational operating costs by R 1000 000.00 by streamlining processes and upgrading to a new system
- Successful implementation of ISO20022 standards
- Successful implementation of the ICBC model (100 % new business)
- Agile proficient
Interests
Table tennis
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Standard Bank of South Africa
09.2014 - 03.2025
Network Manager
SBSA
01.2008 - 01.2011
Sales / Relationship Manager
SBSA
01.2004 - 01.2008
Matric -
Senior Secondary East