Senior Data Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in legal and professional information technology seeks a Senior Data Analyst to work independently on analytics projects. This role requires advanced skills in statistical analysis and data visualization, as well as a strong academic background in Mathematics or Science. The position emphasizes both collaborative teamwork and independent project management within a supportive work culture that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance

Flexible working hours

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a team environment.
• Strong capacity to resolve complex identity issues.

Responsibilities

• Executes projects independently as a subject matter expert.
• Identifies relevant analyses to support business insights and recommendations.
• Creates compelling visualizations to influence stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree

Job description

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the role

A Senior Data Analyst acts analytics efforts fully independently. Individuals will create advanced-level insight and recommendations in their area of expertise as well as adjacent areas. Individuals in this role are subject matter experts in their domain. A Senior Data Analyst II also starts to coach and effectively leverage more junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Executes on projects and initiatives fully independently and acts as subject matter in their domain

• W ork with stakeholders and guides them through hypothesis thinking.

• I dentify most relevant analyses and metrics to support business/customers with insights and recommendations.

• Able to expertly blend and prepare data, know how to apply these using multiple tools and languages and is able to leverage the benefits of big data platforms.

• Has experience in advanced statistical analysis and Able to apply advanced data models/scenarios .

• Can design and create compelling visualizations to influence stakeholders.

• Able to identify opportunities and barriers, suggest basic solutions and bring these to the attention of others, including those outside of the analytics team.

• Has advanced understanding of the discipline, industry, and activity.

• Has the ability to effectively lead and manage medium/tactical analytics projects and team membersto keep the project on time and on budget by assigning work to individual team members to align on execution path.

Requirements

• Preferred Academic Background : Bachelor's or master’s or a PhD degree

• Preferred Field of Study : Mathematics/Science

• Relevant Experience : 5 - 7 years

• Possess strong analytical and research skills for resolving complex identity issues.

• Able to contribute collaboratively within a team environment, while working and managing tasks independently

Work in a way that works for you

-We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization.

-We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.

-With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

-Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise , data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com

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