Manager: Data and Analytics

Capitec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Team Leader for its Analytics team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in an analytical role within the banking sector, possess strong SQL skills, and have a strong background in team management. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to analytical insights that drive business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years’ experience within an Analytical role in banking.
• Strong SQL coding skills and analytical report writing experience.
• 2 years’ management or team leader role experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Analytics teams to deliver analytical insights.
• Develop and improve standards of analysis for business value.
• Translate analysis into simple business language.

Skills

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Decision making skills

Facilitation Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Engineering - Other

Honours Degree in Mathematics or Engineering - Other

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Purpose Statement

• To manage the Analytics teams to deliver key analytical insights to business on current strategy, business objectives and current issues to help improve decision making.
• To develop, maintain and improve standards of analysis and operational support for consistent and reliable value add to the business.

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 5 – 7 years’ proven experience within a Analytical role pertaining to the banking environment
• A fast paced, complex environment
• Analytical and report writing experience
• Strong SQL coding skill
• Proven track record of delivering on complex analytical requirements
• Problem solving using data analytics
• At least 2 years’ experience within a management or team leader role focusing on team oversight and development and client interaction

Ideal

• Experience as a Manager or Team leader in an Analytical team
• Practical experience in managing senior and executive level stakeholders and influencing decision making at these levels in relevant forums

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Engineering - Other

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Mathematics or Engineering - Other

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Functional knowledge of business areas in the portfolio
• Solid understanding of relevant business area
• Analytics, report writing and presentation skill
• Strong SQL coding skill with understanding of relational databases
• People management practices
• HR and development processes and practices
• How to translate analysis into simple business language so that business questions are answered

Ideal:

• Knowledge of analytics within the banking environment

Skills

• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Decision making skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends frequently
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.