Senior Data Analyst

Communicate Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Data Analyst II for a leading financial risk team in Stellenbosch. You will transform complex risk data into actionable intelligence, using SQL and Python to uncover hidden insights and guide senior stakeholders.

You'll work with large datasets, apply risk frameworks like RCSA, and develop dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to support governance and decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Data Analytics within financial services, risk, compliance, or governance environments.
• Strong exposure to Operational Risk frameworks, including: RCSA
• Experience working with large and often complex datasets.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/IS

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Every organisation has its Avengers. Some wear suits. Some write code. Some see patterns where others see chaos.

A leading powerhouse is assembling an elite team of analytical superheroes and is searching for a Data Analyst II who can transform complex risk data into intelligence that protects, guides, and strengthens the business.

If SQL is your superpower, Python is your sidekick, and uncovering hidden insights feels like second nature, this could be your next mission.

Your Superpowers

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in Data Analytics within financial services, risk, compliance, or governance environments.
• Strong exposure to Operational Risk frameworks, including:
• RCSA
• Experience working with large and often complex datasets.
• Ability to translate data into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Technical Arsenal

• Advanced SQL
• Python or R
• Power BI or Tableau
• Statistical Analysis
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Governance & Data Quality Management

Ready to Assemble?

Whether you're already fighting on the front lines of risk analytics or looking for a bigger stage to showcase your powers, this opportunity offers the chance to work with impactful data, influential stakeholders, and mission-critical insights.

The data universe needs its next hero. Will you answer the call?