Data Analyst II

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a data analytics professional with 5+ years in financial services risk/gov environments to turn data into business insights. Strong SQL, Python/R and BI skills (Power BI/Tableau) are required to support risk reporting and KRIs across stakeholders.

You will work with large datasets and translate analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IS or related field.
• 5+ years in data analytics within financial services, risk, compliance or governance.
• Exposure to Operational Risk frameworks: RCSA, KRIs, Loss Event Analysis, Risk Reporting.
• Experience handling large/complex datasets.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Business storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Excel VBA

Data Modelling

Statistical Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Data Governance

Job description

Your Superpowers

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in Data Analytics within financial services, risk, compliance, or governance environments
• Strong exposure to Operational Risk frameworks, including:
• RCSA
• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Loss Event Analysis
• Risk Reporting
• Experience working with large and often complex datasets
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders

Technical Arsenal

• Advanced SQL
• Python or R
• Power BI or Tableau
• Advanced Excel (Macros & VBA)
• Data Modelling
• Statistical Analysis
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Governance & Data Quality Management

Ready to Assemble?

• Whether you're already fighting on the front lines of risk analytics or looking for a bigger stage to showcase your powers, this opportunity offers the chance to work with impactful data, influential stakeholders, and mission-critical insights.
• The data universe needs its next hero. Will you answer the call?