Job: Data Analyst

Company : FDM; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

FDM is seeking Data Analysts to support a client in the finance sector in Johannesburg on a 12-month internship contract.

You will gather data from various sources, clean and preprocess, analyze trends, and create dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or Python. Strong SQL skills and knowledge of risk/regulatory frameworks are required; English level B2+ and SA work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with translating business problems into data-driven solutions.
• Understanding of big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from various sources (databases, APIs, spreadsheets, etc).
• Clean and preprocess data by handling missing values, duplicates, and inconsistencies
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Use statistical techniques to interpret data and provide meaningful reports
• Create dashboards, charts, and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or Python (Matplotlib/Seaborn)
• Present data findings to stakeholders in a clear and understandable way

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Data validation

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Translate business problems into data

Education

Bachelor’s degree grade 60% or above

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Python (Matplotlib/Seaborn)

APIs

Job description

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Data Analysts to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend to a permanent position based in Johannesburg.Make your mark in the financial world. Kick off your journey with an exciting project at one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions. Be part of a dynamic bank with a rich legacy of excellence, driving the future of banking through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from various sources (databases, APIs, spreadsheets, etc)
• Clean and preprocess data by handling missing values, duplicates, and inconsistencies
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Use statistical techniques to interpret data and provide meaningful reports
• Create dashboards, charts, and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or Python (Matplotlib/Seaborn)
• Present data findings to stakeholders in a clear and understandable way

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and experience in translating business problems into data-driven solutions, including handling large datasets, data validation, and statistical analysis
• Understanding of big data analysis and programming tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, AI
• An understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management, including governance requirements
• An understanding of the financial services industry
• Proficiency in SQL
• Bachelor’s degree grade 60% or above in any discipline
• Eligibility to work in South Africa
• English level B2 or higher

Hiring organization

FDM

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa