Senior BI Data Analyst

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa seeks a skilled Data Management Specialist to ensure effective support of their data warehouse while providing critical business intelligence analysis. The role involves extensive responsibilities like enhancing processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Candidates should have significant relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for coaching and development.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience, including 5-7 years in a data management or business role.
• Working knowledge of SAS 9 and associated tools is critical.
• DAMA Certification and formal training in relevant technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain data warehouse; provide business intelligence analysis.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure customer needs are met.

Skills

Data Management

Business Writing

Communication

Coaching

Quality Orientation

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Business Management, Mathematics/Statistics

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Tools

SAS 9

Visual Analytics

SAS Enterprise Guide

Microsoft Office

Job description

To ensure the support and maintenance of the data warehouse in line with the data model, metadata repository, and to provide business intelligence analysis through strategic and operational support.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys, etc.).
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and policies; support implementation of new processes, policies, and systems.
• Deliver work according to customer expectations by prioritizing, planning, and implementing requirements.
• Utilize resources by adhering to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Align and continuously improve processes by identifying innovation opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate risks by executing within governance frameworks.
• Resolve incidents by logging and tracking through correct channels. Ensure work is delivered according to relevant technical standards.
• Stay informed about legislation and industry changes impacting the role by reading relevant newsletters, websites, and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interactions with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay updated in the field by identifying training opportunities and career development paths through feedback from managers. Complete all learning activities and maintain certifications within specified time frames.
• Ensure accurate information sharing with stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing within the team.
• Structure data in compliance with standards by adhering to metadata governance procedures and formats.
• Manage final transformed data content by complying with standards for reviewing and publishing.
• Govern the population of datamart and metadata repository by following standards, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Support business units by providing consulting services that deliver relevant data and information.
• Participate in internal and external information sharing sessions through formal and informal meetings.
• Manage vendor relationships in accordance with vendor management guidelines and principles.
• Ensure customer needs are met through regular feedback sessions.

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Degree in Information Technology or Business Management, Mathematics/Statistics

Essential Certifications

• Data Management (DAMA) Certification, formal training in relevant technology

Preferred Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

10 years relevant experience, including 5-7 years in a data management or business role.

Working knowledge of SAS 9 (Base SAS + SAS Macro Language), SAS Enterprise Guide, Visual Analytics, SAS Studio, and SAS Add-Ins for Microsoft Office.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Coaching
• Communication
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Skills

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