OMF Junior Data Analyst

Old Mutual; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual, a pan-African investment and insurance group, is seeking a Data Analyst responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support business strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and proficiency in SQL with 1-2 years of experience in Data Analytics. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to create actionable insights through data visualization.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification essential.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Data Analytics or related role preferred.
• Proficient in SQL; other programming skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create reports and build dashboards to support business data-led decisions.
• Collect and analyze data for business strategy development.
• Provide ongoing user support for analytics solutions.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Reporting

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

R

Python

Job description

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Old Mutual Finance was established in 2008 to provide unsecured lending products and services to the SA market. The business started with a staff compliment of 34 and has since grown to over 3000 staff with more than 300 branches nationally. Within our branches we offer insurance, lending products as well as servicing.

Old Mutual Finance is currently seeking to hire a Data Analyst. The successful incumbent will report to the OMF Senior Data Analyst and will be expected to:

• Create reports and build dashboards that enable users to make data-led decisions and track key business outcomes. This includes maintenance of existing reports and the automation of recurring reports.

• Analyse and make recommendations based on data to inform and develop business strategy.

• Provide ongoing support to users to ensure successful adoption and troubleshooting of the solutions developed. Support users through their UAT processes, including testing and documentation of the solution developed.

• Prioritise and work autonomously, yet collaboratively, when needed.

• Contribute to the BI strategy and develop and maintain sound knowledge of the Old Mutual Finance business, vision and values.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification essential

• 1-2 years’ experience in Data Analytics or related role preferred

• Must be proficient in SQL

• Other programming skills (e.g. R, Python) will be advantageous

Responsibilities

Business Requirements Identification

Collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements.

Data Exploration & Manipulation

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustment and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools, to perform data manipulation and descriptive data analysis.

Advanced Analytics

Support interpretation of advanced analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities to support business requirements.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence

Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by performing root cause analyses.

Insights and Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Builds dashboards and reports to help answer business questions.

Data Architecture

Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation, through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Competencies

Action OrientedCollaboratesCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusDrives EngagementDrives ResultsManages AmbiguityManages Complexity

Education

Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date

19 June 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

About the company

Old Mutual Limited is a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group.

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