Senior Data Analyst

Kuunda; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital finance company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Analyst passionate about converting data into actionable insights. The role requires strong skills in SQL and BI tools, particularly in a fintech environment. You will collaborate with various teams to translate complex datasets into clear narratives that influence strategic decisions. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities for growth

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in data analysis and business impact.
• Proven experience in fintech or product-led environments.
• Exceptional communication skills for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate raw data into actionable insights.
• Validate data sources and logic for accuracy.
• Build and maintain dashboards for ongoing tracking.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL proficiency

Business storytelling

Proficiency in BI tools

Credit risk experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Kuunda is a B2B2C embedded digital finance company that provides liquidity to the informal sector through liquidity APIs and proprietary credit scoring algorithms that generate behavioural and transactional borrowing profiles.

We specialize in real-time, transaction-based lending solutions that unlock access to capital for mobile money agents, small businesses, and consumers. Kuunda builds dynamic, embedded financing solutions that enable sustainable economic productivity and inclusion across Africa.

OUR TEAM

We are a distributed team of bold, passionate, and purpose-driven individuals with deep experience in implementing digital financial services across the continent. With operations in 10+ markets and growing, we bring together diverse skills in product, engineering, partnerships, and credit to drive transformative impact at scale.

We value curiosity, ownership, and collaboration, and operate in a hybrid model—working remotely and from partner offices—with key hubs in Cape Town, Nairobi, and beyond.

ABOUT OUR ROLE

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive real-world impact?

What You'll Do

• Translate raw and processed data into clear, compelling insights that guide product decisions and strategic improvements.
• Deep dive into complex datasets and business problems, identifying root causes and solving them independently.
• Work closely with the day-to-day functioning of the business to understand downstream impacts and ensure insights are practical and implementable.
• Drive end‑user actions through data – not just analysis, but real‑world outcomes.
• Collaborate with product and operational teams to deliver data stories they can understand and act on.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools to support ongoing performance tracking.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of accuracy, consistency, and reliability in all data outputs.
• Validate data sources, logic, and results to maintain trust and integrity across teams.
• Implement checks and processes to catch anomalies and prevent errors before insights are shared.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for key analyses and reports.

What We're Looking For

• A career analyst with a strong background in data analysis and business impact—not data scientist.
• Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in fintech or product‑led environments.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one BI tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Exceptional storytelling skills – you can turn numbers into narratives that influence decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate insights in a clear, business‑friendly language.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and accuracy.
• Previous experience in credit decisioning and credit risk is highly advantageous.

What You'll Get From Us

We’re a team of independent thinkers and builders driven by the mission to create sustainable economic futures. Through collaboration and resilience, we design systems that deliver meaningful impact across African markets.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive culture.
• Exposure to industry‑shaping innovation in embedded finance.