Data Analyst

Bridgement; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup is seeking a Data Analyst to transform data into insights that drive business growth. You'll maintain dashboards in Microsoft Power BI, enhance BI infrastructure, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Information Systems or Finance, 2-3 years of BI experience, and strong Power BI and SQL skills. This role offers a vibrant office atmosphere in Johannesburg with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Life insurance

Psychological, physical, and financial wellbeing support

Sponsorship for pre-approved online courses

Daily snacks and coffee in the office

Regular team social events

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years business intelligence experience, preferable in financial services or fintech.
• Solid understanding of financial data and reporting structures.
• Passion for growing SMEs across South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI.
• Continuously improve BI infrastructure ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and performance.
• Partner with Marketing, Credit, and Finance teams to translate business requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Power BI

Strong SQL skills

Data modeling skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate complex insights

Education

Tertiary degree in Information systems, Informatics, Statistics, Economics or Finance

Honors degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Excel

SQL

DAX

Job description

Renumeration: Market-related based on experience

Location: Johannesburg

Job level: Mid

Type: Permanent About Bridgement

Bridgement is breaking down the barriers to access finance for small businesses in South Africa.

Traditional loans from banks and other lenders have a slow application process, have strict criteria, require a lot of documentation, and inflexible terms.

In contrast, we use cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to offer flexible finance online, with a 2-minute application, no documentation required, and a decision in a matter of hours.

We're a well-funded fintech start-up, backed by Opus18 (previously Capricorn Capital Partners) and the greater Yellowwoods group, best known for their investments in and ownership of Nandos, Hollard, Clientèle, Direct Axis, and Budget Group.

Having won several awards recently, including Xero's App of the Year award, we are proud to be recognised by worldwide brands as a trusted and valued business.

Roles and responsibilities

As a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.

• Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key business decisions.
• Continuously improve BI infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and performance.
• Partner with Marketing, Credit, and Finance teams to translate business requirements into actionable insights.
• Work closely with team leads to understand requirements and communicate insights.
• Support data-driven decision making by enabling self-service BI across the organisation.
• Leverage AI tools for more efficient data processing and analytics.
• Use SQL, Excel, and DAX to model and transform data for analysis.
• Document BI processes and create clear data dictionaries or guides for users.

Requirements

• Tertiary degree in Information systems, Informatics, Statistics, Economics or Finance.
• Honors preferred.
• Proficiency in Power BI and DAX is essential.
• Solid understanding of financial data and reporting structures (income statement, balance sheet, etc.).
• 2-3+ years business intelligence experience, preferably in financial services or fintech.
• Strong excel, SQL and data modelling skills.
• Passion for growing SME's across South Africa.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate complex insights simply.

Benefits

• An opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting, growing fintech startups.
• A smart, fun and diverse team with an open door policy for conversation, suggestions and idea sharing.
• A lovely office in the heart of Melrose Arch featuring great coffee, complimentary snacks and regular team social events.
• Amazing employee benefits including life insurance, disability + critical illness, income protection and gap cover, as well as other benefits like psychological, physical, financial wellbeing and legal support.
• Sponsorship for pre-approved online courses.

If you think you're the right person, please fill out the form below and include your CV.