AI & Automation Analyst — Investment Analytics

RisCura; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

RisCura in Cape Town seeks an Investment Analytics AI specialist to identify, implement and manage AI-enabled solutions for risk and performance reporting. You will help automate data flows, build dashboards and ensure accuracy across portfolio attribution and compliance processes.

You will contribute to AI initiatives, work with Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel, and collaborate across teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Applications close 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Quantitative degree with strong programming components.
• Coursework or certifications in ML, statistics or data engineering advantageous.
• Open to other qualifications based on experience and evidence of abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI agents, automated workflows and dashboards using LLMs for reporting.
• Work with Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel to power insights.
• Analyse processes to identify problems, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

AI tools

LLM workflows

Automation

Coding projects

Python

SQL

Databricks

Power BI

Excel (VBA/Power Query)

Education

Relevant degree

Machine learning coursework

Open to other qualifications

Tools

Databricks

Python

Excel

Job description

RisCura in Cape Town seeks an Investment Analytics AI specialist to identify, implement and manage AI-enabled solutions for risk and performance reporting. You will help automate data flows, build dashboards and ensure accuracy across portfolio attribution and compliance processes.

You will contribute to AI initiatives, work with Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI and Excel, and collaborate across teams to improve efficiency and data quality. Applications close 30 September 2026.