Business Intelligence Analyst

Ntt Data, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst. The role involves transforming data into insights, analyzing complex business problems, and supporting decision-making through data analytics. Candidates should have extensive experience with Power BI and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of BI development experience with a focus on Power BI.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of data.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business problems using data from various sources.
• Create specifications for reports based on business needs.
• Work with teams to ensure analytics provide actionable insights.

Skills

Data mining principles

Predictive analytics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Business Intelligence Analyst role at NTT DATA, Inc.

Make an impact with NTT DATA. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society.

Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Business Intelligence Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, tasked with transforming data into insights that drive business value using data analytics, data visualization, and data modelling techniques and technologies.

This role is responsible for transforming data into critical information and knowledge to support sound business decisions and for establishing system applications and/or tools that the company uses to record, organize, store, secure, and access data.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision‑makers.
• Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements.
• Contributes to the definition, development, enhancement and tracking of metrics and dashboard requirements to deliver results and provide insight and recommendations on trends.
• Works across multiple teams to ensure analytics are valid, meaningful, and provide actionable and comprehensive insights.
• Extracts and analyzes data, statistics, and information from various sources and interprets and produces the relevant reports, summaries, and briefing notes to inform business decisions.
• Works with a variety of internal stakeholders to translate needs into data reports, data insights, and extracts.
• Ensures that the client receives the required support to implement recommendations and solutions.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Good understanding of data mining principles, predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems on premises and cloud‑based data sources.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify solutions in sprawling data sets and the business mindset to convert insights into strategic opportunities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams and build sound working relationships.
• Excellent understanding of current data protection and privacy laws.
• Passionate about achieving results and statistics.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of statistical concepts.
• Ability to identify trends and business opportunities.
• Excellent awareness of critical business issues and priorities.
• Good understanding of statistical analysis and reporting packages.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or another quantitative field is preferred.

Required experience: 3+ years of experience in BI development, with a strong focus on Power BI.

Proficiency in

• Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
• Power Query (M language)
• SQL for querying and transforming data
• Experience with data modeling, star / snowflake schemas, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Factory) is a plus.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).

Workplace Type – Hybrid

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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