Digital Product Data Analyst

Apex group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Digital Product Data Analyst to drive product performance, user adoption, and business outcomes across digital finance platforms. The role partners with Product Owners, Finance, Technology, and stakeholders to generate actionable insights and measure success throughout the product lifecycle.

You will develop dashboards, ensure data integrity, and support data-driven decisions with a focus on governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, finance, economics, business, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline.
• Certifications in analytics, data visualization, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL desirable.
• 3–7 years of experience in Data Analytics, Product Analytics, BI, finance analytics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product usage, customer behavior, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop KPIs and success metrics to measure product adoption and business value.
• Create dashboards and reports providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Data analytics

Product analytics

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

SQL

Job description

About Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Digital Product Data Analyst Cape Town, Apex House Description The Digital Product Data Analyst is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to drive product performance, user adoption, and business outcomes across digital finance products and platforms. The role partners with Product Owners, Finance, Technology, and Business stakeholders to generate actionable insights, measure product success, and support data-driven decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Specification

Product Analytics & Insights

Analyze product usage, customer behavior, and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Develop KPIs and success metrics to measure product adoption, engagement, and business value. Create dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to product and business stakeholders. Monitor product performance and proactively recommend enhancements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to support product strategy and decision-making. Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting environments. Produce regular management reporting and ad hoc analysis to support business priorities. Translate complex data findings into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.

Product & Business Partnership

Collaborate with Product Owners to define measurement frameworks for new products, features, and releases. Support prioritization decisions through data-driven insights and business case analysis. Partner with Finance and Technology teams to evaluate product performance and return on investment. Contribute to product roadmaps by identifying user needs and improvement opportunities.

Data Governance & Continuous Improvement

Support data governance, quality, and reporting standards. Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation and analytical capabilities. Promote best practices in data visualization, analytics, and performance measurement. Assist in the development of self-service reporting solution.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in Analytics, Data Visualization, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL desirable.
• 3-7 years of experience in Data Analytics, Product Analytics, Business Intelligence, Finance Analytics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience working with large datasets.
• Experience supporting digital products, technology platforms, or transformation initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar reporting platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Understanding of Agile product development environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We're a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we're inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you'll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We're a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We're expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We'll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We're a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We're expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We'll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We'll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us