Business Intelligence Team Lead

Betsoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BETSoftware in Durban is seeking an experienced analytics professional to lead complex, time-critical analyses for senior leaders, developing prioritized resolutions and executing deliverables. You will conduct quantitative analyses and advanced modelling, translate data into actionable insights, and mentor team members while shaping technical architecture and project plans.

The role requires collaboration across operations, finance, pricing, and support to improve data quality and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, or related field.
• 8 years of analytics, operations, management experience.
• Experience with Javascript, Java, R, or Python.
• Experience with SQL and databases, scripting, or BI tools.
• Proven ability to collaborate across business functions and advise on BI opportunities.
• Ability to juggle several long-term projects with ad hoc requests.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and time-critical analytics projects for senior leaders.
• Develop a prioritized approach for resolution and execute on deliverables.
• Conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses and advanced modelling.
• Create, prioritize, assign and follow up on tasks for the team’s deliverables.
• Represent the team; organize and lead team meetings.
• Draft regular reports for the associate Director on progress and recommendations.
• Mentor team members on technical aspects and architecture.
• Coordinate bug correction and ensure smooth integration of new employees.
• Streamline processes to improve data quality across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, other technical degree, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SQL

Scripting

Business Intelligence tools

JavaScript/Java/R/Python

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex and time-critical analysis projects for senior leaders, by developing a prioritized approach for resolution, and executing on a timely manner.
• Conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses and advanced modelling that translates data into actionable insights.
• Create, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team’s work with regards to deliverables;
• Represent the team; Organize and lead team meetings.
• Draft regular reports for the associate Director (AD) on the advancement of the team’s work and recommend corrective measures whenever necessary to meet project objectives;
• Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the associate director for the team;
• Be a mentor in terms of technical aspects for team members (where necessary);
• Contribute to the technical architecture and development phases (where necessary);
• Take part in performance assessments in collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate bug correction as it pertains to the team’s work;
• Ensure that new employees integrate the team;
• Streamline processes and create efficiencies in the way the various departments and team members in the division use applications, technology, and practices to collect, analyse, and present data across business functions; including operations, finance, pricing, and support. Proactively seek opportunities to improve data quality.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed. Format data to identify needs, provide relevant insights, predictive analytics and make recommendations.

Outlines The Domain Activity

• Support the SDLC process to ensure that the team is focused on delivering projects and tasks assigned
• Participate in the domain development strategy
• Assists SM in solving potential personal conflicts
• Carry out working unit-related tasks (depending on the size of the team he/she must supervise);
• Carry out all other related tasks.

Knowledge Share

• Identify team members requiring a specific knowledge, skill or understanding and seek ways to impart or upskill the team members through coaching and mentorship
• Verify the knowledge has been imparted successfully and if not, take steps to rectify gaps in transfer of the knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, other technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in analytics, operations, management, or similar industry and function.
• Experience with a coding language examples include Javascript, Java, R, or Python.
• Experience with SQL and other databases, scripting, or business intelligence tools.
• Experience with KPI Management and Quantitative Modelling.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and advise on business intelligence and analytics opportunities.
• Ability to juggle several complex longer-term projects, while also handling ad hoc requests.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.