Senior Data Analyst

Findojobs-Za; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial information services provider seeks a Data Analyst to gather and analyze macroeconomic and time-series data. The successful candidate will utilize Python and Excel to maintain data integrity and collaborate on various data projects. This role offers opportunities for growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Training and leadership development programs

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Paid volunteer days and matched donations

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python, especially for web-scraping and data manipulation.
• Strong Excel skills including handling formulas and techniques.
• Experience with macroeconomic or time-series data.

Responsibilities

• Gather, manipulate, and analyze time-series data.
• Migrate data and methodologies from legacy systems to a new platform.
• Collaborate with research analysts to ensure accurate data in products.

Skills

Python

Excel

Economic forecasting

Education

Degree in Economics or related field

Job description

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As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets.

With over years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data, and analytics.

With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact.

Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology Risk, and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO).

Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we're home to diverse roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive impactful projects for our organization and clients.

We are proud to be recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work in Technology" for three consecutive years.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment for growth, innovation, and making a difference. Interested in a career in technology and data at Fitch?

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently gather, manipulate, and analyze time-series data, developing expertise on sources and methodologies behind the data.
2. Assist in migrating data, metadata, and calculation methodologies from legacy systems to a new platform utilizing Python, APIs, and other technologies.
3. Set up and run forecast models, review outputs, and seek continuous improvements in models and methodologies.
4. Collaborate with research analysts to ensure accurate, timely data in products, and develop new content sets and products using acquired expertise.
5. Supervise and support junior data analysts, coordinating data projects proactively.
6. Maintain knowledge of sources, availability, and methodologies of publicly available economic data.

You May Be a Good Fit If:

• You have academic or professional experience working with macroeconomic or time-series data.
• You are proficient in Python, especially web-scraping, APIs, or data manipulation.
• You possess strong Excel skills, including formulas and techniques.
• You have exposure to economic forecasting and understanding.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience applying specific time-series forecasting methodologies.
• Understanding of data governance principles and workflow management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for problem solving.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office, depending on your role and location.
• Culture of Learning & Mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs to support your growth.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement to help achieve your goals.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace valuing all voices, with Employee Resource Groups worldwide.
• Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched donations, and community volunteering opportunities.

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions.

To maintain credibility, employees must avoid conflicts of interest and declare securities holdings or other potential conflicts before employment.

If conflicts exist, divestment may be required. Fitch is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.