AI Data Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Learning & development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Data Analyst to join its AI & Emerging Technologies team in a fully remote role. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to derive insights that guide AI strategy and product development, collaborating with data scientists and ML engineers in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree and 2+ years in data analysis, with strong SQL skills and experience in Python or R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (stats, math, CS, econ) required.
• 2+ years of data analysis or BI experience.
• Proficient in SQL; experience with Python or R; familiarity with Tableau/Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and pre-process large data sets for AI model training.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to understand data needs and interpret results.
• Generate reports and presentations summarizing data insights and recommendations.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, CS, Economics)

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and insightful AI Data Analyst to join their AI & Emerging Technologies team. This fully remote position offers the exciting opportunity to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets, contributing to the development and refinement of artificial intelligence models. You will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable information that guides AI strategy and product development. The ideal candidate is passionate about data and its power to drive intelligent decision-making in a remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and pre-process large datasets for AI model training and analysis.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and implement data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data needs and interpret results.
• Generate reports and presentations summarizing data insights and recommendations.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the analysis process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python or R.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for continuous learning and skill development in data analytics and AI.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful AI projects through data-driven insights.