Data Analyst - Digital Transformation

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri is seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst to lead the analysis and design phases of digital transformation projects, with a strong emphasis on finance and IT principles and a focus on Microsoft technology offerings.

The role involves collaborating with clients to understand current processes, architect solutions, define future-state BI strategies, and drive innovation while ensuring data accuracy and comprehensive solutions across people, process, and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in data analysis and digital transformation.
• Proven experience working with financial systems and financial system integrations.
• Expertise in data warehousing.
• Excellent analytical, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and utilize banking information.
• Proactive in identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Strong skills in translating and simplifying complex requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong inclination towards automation and optimization of routine tasks.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines and ambiguity.
• Multitasking across priorities.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with conceptual thinking and problem-solving.
• Natural curiosity and passion for technology.
• Mastery of data analytics: profiling, scoping, and data quality.
• Proficiency in business writing.
• Understanding of Governance, Risk, and Controls.
• Familiarity with IIA standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and software/systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and design phase of digital transformation projects, focusing on financial and IT domains.
• Engage with clients to understand existing business processes, architecture, and reporting mechanisms.
• Define and document future-state reporting and business intelligence requirements for clients.
• Identify and define new application or process requirements when current systems do not meet client needs.
• Conduct workshops and collaborate with key enterprise clients to gather and interpret requirements.
• Define, document, and present proposed solutions back to clients using business analysis frameworks.
• Liaise with project management, scrum masters, development teams, modeling teams, and BI teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Prioritize and maintain the accuracy of all delivered solution content.
• Develop solutions that integrate people, process, and technology.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks and challenges associated with solution implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Financial systems

Data warehousing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft technology

Communication

Governance, risk, and controls

Business analysis frameworks

Tools

Microsoft technology offerings

BI & reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Data Analyst to lead the analysis and design phases of our digital transformation projects. This role requires a deep understanding of both finance and IT principles, with a strong focus on leveraging Microsoft's technology offerings. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to understand their current business processes, architect solutions, and define future-state reporting and business intelligence strategies. You will be instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering comprehensive solutions that encompass people, process, and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and design phase of digital transformation projects, focusing on financial and IT domains.
• Engage with clients to understand existing business processes, architecture, and reporting mechanisms.
• Define and document future-state reporting and business intelligence requirements for clients.
• Identify and define new application or process requirements when current systems do not meet client needs.
• Conduct workshops and collaborate with key enterprise clients to gather and interpret requirements.
• Define, document, and present proposed solutions back to clients using business analysis frameworks.
• Liaise with project management, scrum masters, development teams, modeling teams, and BI teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Prioritize and maintain the accuracy of all delivered solution content.
• Develop solutions that integrate people, process, and technology.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks and challenges associated with solution implementation.
• Share project experience and knowledge to enhance team performance.
• Lead and guide the rollout of new technical solutions and changes.
• Continuously explore opportunities for system improvement.
• Plan solution enhancements, recommend software and systems, and translate business/system requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide expert advice and skills to identify shortfalls, close gaps, and improve existing solutions.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure successful project delivery aligned with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with business, development, and reporting teams to create financial and operational models.
• Conduct deep dives to understand processes, reporting, and transaction flows.
• Design and implement visual reporting, insights, and analysis of financial and operational information.
• Identify improvements to enhance customer return on investment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in data analysis and digital transformation.
• Proven experience working with financial systems and financial system integrations.
• Expertise in data warehousing.
• Excellent analytical, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and utilize banking information.
• Proactive in identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Skilled in translating and simplifying complex requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, understand, and communicate complex issues concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong inclination towards automation and optimization of routine tasks.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to multitask with several priorities.
• Highly analytical, detailed-oriented, with strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Natural curiosity and a passion for technology.
• Mastery of data analytics: profiling, scoping, and data quality.
• Proficiency in business writing.
• Understanding of Governance, Risk, and Controls.
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and software/systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Microsoft technology offerings.
• Experience with business analysis frameworks.
• Knowledge of Bank policies, procedures, vision, strategy, products, and principles of project management.

Skills

Problem-Solving Automation Data Analysis Digital Transformation Financial systems Data Warehousing system design business writing Optimization IT Principles Microsoft Technology Large Datasets Banking Information Analysis Requirements Simplification Governance, Risk, and Controls Business Analysis Frameworks