Credit Data Analyst Market related

Cortez Trading (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortez Trading (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Credit Data Analyst in Sandton, South Africa. The role focuses on processing and analyzing large datasets (millions of rows) to deliver data-driven insights and visual stories for stakeholders across the business.

You will measure performance across credit products, develop strategies, and forecast trends while communicating findings to executives and team members. A data-driven mindset and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in data analysis/modeling with large datasets (millions of rows).
• Proficient in SQL/SAS and data manipulation.
• Ability to tell a data story with clear visuals and insights.

Responsibilities

• Measure and manage performance across multiple credit products.
• Evaluate and improve business decisions, substantiated by data analyses.
• Create credit strategies based on data.
• Run and improve forecasting simulations.
• Report to management on credit risk status.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Data processing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science/Engineering

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel

Job description

Credit Data Analyst

Client is looking for an experienced Credit Data Analyst who:

• has strong data analytics capabilities,
• pays attention to detail,
• delivers work of a high quality,
• can process, manipulate, and transform large volumes of data (1 million+),
• performs extensive analysis on data and produces summary results in a visual format to ultimately tell a story using data. The successful individual needs to be a team player who works alongside others to identify and contribute to initiatives leading to company success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and manage the performance across multiple credit products.
• Evaluate and improve business decisions, substantiated by data-driven analyses.
• Create credit strategies.
• Run and improve forecasting simulations.
• Report back to management around the credit risk status of the business.

Requirements:

Qualification: Mathematical/statistical background e.g. B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science/B.Engineering.

Experience:

• 5+ years in data analysis/modeling (not only using Excel but other tools including SQL/SAS): need to be able to work with millions of rows.
• Strategic thinking.
• Data analysis.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to transform raw data into a simplistic, easy-to-understand story.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and executives.
• Ability and attitude to get things done.
• Be flexible to changing business needs and priorities.
• Self-driven: motivated and able to work on their own.

This role will present the successful individual with both local and international exposure. International travel may be required from time to time.

Please note: Should you not be contacted within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.