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Data Analyst

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Randburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Data Analyst to join our dynamic and diverse team of Data Specialists. As a Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in leveraging data to solve problems, turning data into valuable insights that drive informed business decisions. We are committed to fostering individual growth and providing the necessary challenges, feedback, and support for your career success. This position involves utilizing data analytics techniques to shape business strategy and enhance performance, encompassing backward-looking evaluation, forward-looking scenario planning, and predictive modelling.

  • Key Responsibilities And/or Outputs
    • Source, cleanse, refine, and verify data integrity for analysis purposes.
    • Extract insights by integrating complex datasets and utilize visualization software for reporting when appropriate.
    • Integrate the company's data with third-party data sources, both structured and unstructured, as needed.
    • Interpret data, analyze results, and identify trends to drive continuous improvement in data quality and overall business performance.
    • Create detailed specifications for data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage, and reporting.
    • Produce documentation such as source-to-target maps, data dictionaries, and data models.
    • Develop test cases and scenarios to ensure quality assurance.
    • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources, define data structures, and implement solutions.
    • Promote the use of existing enterprise and divisional data standards to enhance data quality and ensure compliance with data governance principles.
    • Advocate for reusability, maintainability, reliability, and scalability in designing and developing data solutions.
    • Handle live and confidential data in accordance with specified guidelines.
    • Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that may impact reporting and subsequent business decisions.
    • Support the bank's strategic objectives by conducting proactive data analysis on available sources and presenting results effectively.
    • Present findings and influence decision-making based on extracted value through data intelligence across the organization.
    • Design, evaluate, and document processes, leading teams in process reviews and improvement initiatives.
    • Provide assistance to fellow team members and business stakeholders on critical projects and ad hoc tasks as required.

    REQUIREMENTS

  • Over three years of experience in data analysis and problem-solving.
Matric and tertiary equivalent experience, preferably with an ICT-related diploma or degree. Experience in RDARR (Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting), BCBS239, or IFRS9. Proficiency in Data Quality Management. Ability to provide leadership and structure in project environments and t...
12 Sep 2023;   from: gumtree.co.za

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