Data Analyst - Banking

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Professional certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Data Analyst specialized in banking to extract, clean, and analyze large datasets, delivering actionable insights to improve customer behavior and financial performance.

You will build dashboards with Tableau or Power BI, collaborate with multiple departments to define data requirements, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics required.
• 2+ years of Data Analytics experience in banking/financial services.
• Proficient in SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from banking systems.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports with Tableau/Power BI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/CS/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and analytical Data Analyst with a specialization in the banking sector to join their hybrid team in Benoni. This role is integral to extracting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to drive informed business decisions and enhance operational efficiency. You will work with various departments to identify trends, develop reports, and provide actionable insights into customer behavior, market dynamics, and financial performance. This is a great chance to apply your analytical prowess in a dynamic banking environment within Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various banking systems.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver analytical solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with at least 2 years in the financial services or banking industry.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistical programming languages like Python or R is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for skill development and professional certifications.
• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and personal flexibility.
• Engaging work environment within a leading financial institution in Benoni.