Data Analyst

Network Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst. You will provide actionable insights by analyzing banking data, supporting business decisions in credit risk and customer performance. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of analytical experience and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a data analytics role within banking or financial services.
• Detail-oriented analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for financial KPIs.
• Analyse banking data for insights into credit risk and product performance.
• Collaborate with finance and compliance teams for data support.
• Identify data patterns to support strategic planning.
• Present insights in a clear format for stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

Financial metrics understanding

Credit risk modelling

Customer analytics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy uncovering insights that drive strategic decisions in the financial sector? If you're a detail-oriented Data Analyst with a passion for banking data, financial products, and risk insights — this opportunity is for you!

Join a leading player in the South African banking sector that is committed to digital innovation and data-led decision-making. Our client is a trusted financial institution with a strong market presence and a future-forward mindset.

As a Data Analyst in the banking environment, you will support core business functions by turning complex financial data into actionable insights. Your work will impact key areas such as credit risk, customer segmentation, product performance, and compliance reporting.

Be part of a dynamic analytics team where your expertise will help shape financial strategies, improve customer experience, and ensure regulatory alignment.

Work in a high-impact, high-visibility role that puts your analytical skills at the centre of banking innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor financial KPIs, customer behaviour, and risk trends
• Analyse banking data to provide insights for credit risk, product performance, and customer segmentation strategies
• Collaborate with finance, compliance, and product teams to provide data support for business decisions
• Identify data patterns and trends to support strategic planning and regulatory reporting
• Present insights in a clear and business-friendly format for executive and operational stakeholders
• Assist in process automation and the development of data pipelines for continuous reporting

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field (Postgraduate qualification advantageous)
• Experience: 2–5 years’ experience in a data analytics role within a banking, financial services, or fintech environment
• Skills:
• Advanced SQL and Python skills
• Experience using SAS, Power BI or Tableau for reporting and data visualisation
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, credit risk modelling, and customer analytics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to work across compliance, finance, and operational departments
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities

Apply

Apply now! Please send your CV to [e-mail]

For more exciting Finance & Banking Analytics vacancies, please visit: www.networkrecruitment.co.za/jobs/finance

Specialisations

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Banking & Financial Analytics

• Risk & Compliance Analytics

• Credit Modelling

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

Contact

For more information, contact:

Louide le Roux

Recruitment Consultant – Finance & Data Analytics

Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/louide-le-roux-42011ab5/