Data Analyst

Vwfs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate will analyze user needs, document system requirements, and facilitate process improvements. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools is essential. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business efficiencies and compliance with legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment.
• 1 to 2 years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Proficient in translating business requirements to functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and analyse user needs to document system requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain defined processes.
• Facilitate and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of projects.
• Compile reports that track progress.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

SQL coding

Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Degree in BSc Information Systems

BCom Information Systems

Computer Science

Information Technology

Business Analysis

Tools

Excel

Access

Visio

Python

PowerBI

ETL Tools

Data Warehousing

Job description

To review, evaluate and analyse user needs to document system requirements and create system specifications that drive system development and implementation of overall business objectives

Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.

Create / Update / Review and maintain defined processes.

Assess, analyse and optimise end-to-end business processes to improve business efficiencies, customer / employee experience and remove inefficient processes to meet new requirements.

Facilitate and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of prioritised and approved projects.

Analyse business processes and workflows to identify improvement or automation opportunities and facilitate implementation.

Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within VWFS.

Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.

Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements.

Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.

Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.

Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions relating to building technical equipment.

Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.

Performing user acceptance testing.

Collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders including Risk, Compliance, Operations, Legal, Sales and Brand and Marketing.

Proficient in translating business requirements to functional requirements.

Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and designing and implementing solutions.

Relevant Degree in BSc Information Systems, BCom Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analysis, BBusSc or related

Experience - 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years' experience as a Business Analyst I

Knowledge Required:

Basic understanding of developing business cases and Used Cases

Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation

In depth understanding of financial data and banking information systems

Expert knowledge of Excel and Access

Experience with development and interpretation of reports

Strong knowledge and use of design process tools (e.g., Visio, ,Python,PowerBI)

In depth knowledge and skills on SQL coding, AWS cloud platforms, ETL Tools,Data Warehousing