Data Analyst - Financial Services

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training & development

Data-driven culture

Collaborative environment

Competitive package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Data Analyst for a forward-thinking financial services client in the United States. You will collect, clean, and transform large datasets, perform EDA to identify trends, and develop dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to support data-driven decisions.

Collaboration with business units will translate data into tangible improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a quantitative field and 1–3 years of experience with SQL, data visualization, and basic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of Data Analyst experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Python or R is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large datasets for analysis.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI/Tableau.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into insights.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across outputs.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics | Mathematics | CS | Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking financial services company in East London , is seeking an analytical and technically skilled Data Analyst to support their data-driven decision-making processes. This role involves collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data to provide actionable insights into customer behavior, market trends, and operational performance. You will work closely with business stakeholders to translate data into tangible business improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a data enthusiast to contribute to innovation within the Eastern Cape's financial sector , leveraging modern analytical tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform large datasets from various sources for analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Collaborate with business units to understand data needs and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements through data analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all analytical outputs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical concepts and basic programming skills (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work opportunities for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for training and development in data science and analytics.
• Be part of a growing company that values data-driven insights.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in the financial services industry .