Business Intelligence Business Analyst

Old Mutual; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa seeks a Business Analyst with a strong background in data management and modelling. The role involves maintaining IFRS 17 models, collaborating with IT and finance teams, and producing insightful reports. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years' experience in financial processes, proficiency in SQL, and the ability to work under pressure. This position provides an opportunity to impact financial reporting and support informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial modelling and reporting.
• Experience with financial systems and data automation solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage IFRS 17 models and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Optimize model performance with IT and data teams.
• Gather and document reporting requirements.
• Design and document data models and workflows.
• Produce reports and dashboards using Power BI.

Skills

Action Planning

Application Development

Business Requirements Analysis

Computer Literacy

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Data Management

Data Modeling

Executing Plans

Gap Analysis

IT Network Security

Management Reporting

Market Analysis

Policies & Procedures

User Requirements Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

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Job Description

The Group Finance Enablement FIT Business Intelligence Business Analyst is a well‑rounded and skilled individual with a mature understanding of Data Management and Data Modelling.

By understanding and using data, solutions are designed and built to assist stakeholders with producing reports and dashboards that will enable informed business decisions. This role requires a committed, analytical individual with excellent communication skills.

The role is responsible for ensuring the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the models used to calculate finance and actuarial reporting outputs. This role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable IFRS calculations while supporting financial reporting, actuarial analysis, and risk management. The successful candidate will collaborate with finance, actuarial, IT, and regulatory teams to drive continuous improvements in IFRS 17 reporting processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing maintenance of IFRS 17 models as well as other custom applications to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to optimize model performance, automation, and integration with financial systems.
• Gather and document data and reporting requirements.
• Perform data profiling and analysis.
• Independently or collaboratively design data models to meet business requirement.
• Produce clear and comprehensive design artefacts such as data flows, source to target mappings, data models, sample reports/dashboards.
• Build proof‑of‑concept or mock‑ups to illustrate functionality and/or output.
• Engage with technical team and support development process.
• Test and monitor testing to ensure quality final delivery.
• Build output e.g. Power BI reports and/or dashboards.
• Facilitate implementation, delivery and adoption by stakeholders through training & support.
• Follow Data Management best practices, particularly ensuring Data Governance is in place.
• Ad hoc tasks and activities as required by management from time to time.

Personal effectiveness

• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
• Communicates clearly and timeously.
• Problem solving aptitude.
• Collaborates effectively with rest of team and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines.
• Willing and able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Aligns to ways of working and team culture.

Qualifications, Skills and Required Experience

• Undergraduate degree (information systems is favourable) with at least 5 years experience in being part of a team that owns financial modelling processes and reporting (IFRS 17 exposure is favourable).
• Experience with financial systems, databases and automation solutions – SQL experience preferred.
• Appreciation for internal controls and governance processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Solution focused with the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Understanding of Agile methodology.

Skills

• Action Planning
• Application Development
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Computer Literacy
• Data Compilation
• Data Controls
• Data Management
• Data Modeling
• Executing Plans
• Gap Analysis
• IT Network Security
• Management Reporting
• Market Analysis
• Policies & Procedures
• User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Business Insight
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent (Required)

Closing Date

22 January 2026 , 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.

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