Data Analyst

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to lead a team focused on data architecture. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and 6 to 8 years of analytical experience. This role emphasizes driving innovative solutions and improving data management processes. The company promotes a culture of collaboration and offers opportunities to develop within a top employer in the industry.

Benefits

Opportunities to network

Challenging Work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Data Science required; Honours degree advantageous.
• 6 to 8 years of Analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to understand and manage data flows.
• Provide expertise through translating business needs into innovative architecture.
• Analyze data, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements.

Job description

Overview

Dear Future Data Analyst, RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage and strong ethics, innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart. Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

This role entails developing and leading a team that understands the various data sources, how the data flows through the organization and provide expertise, thought leadership, guidance and support through translating business needs into long-term innovative architecture solutions by analyzing data, conducting root cause analysis, engaging with relevant stakeholders across the business and recommending improvements to data pipelines, data quality, metadata, master and reference data, data access management.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• have a Bachelor of Science Data Science. A Bachelor of Science with Honours in Data Science would be advantageous.
• have 6 to 8 years Analytics experience.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step?

We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

24/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.