Senior Lead Insights Analyst - Lesaka (FinTech)

Lesaka Merchant Division; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Senior Lead Insights Analyst to drive insights that influence strategy and investment decisions. In this high-impact role, you will lead the insights function, develop data-driven recommendations, and mentor a team of analysts. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in analytics, proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools like Power BI, and strong leadership skills. This role emphasizes an insight-led culture and collaborative decision-making across the organization.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Mentorship programs

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years in analytics, BI, or data science roles with a focus on strategic insights.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring analysts.
• Exceptional communicator who simplifies complexity.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the organization’s insight roadmap aligned to strategic objectives.
• Lead complex analytical investigations to uncover growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across product, marketing, finance, and operations.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data visualization

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

BigQuery

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded, and analytically exceptional professional to lead our insights function. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and influence.

As a Senior Lead Insights Analyst, you will own the end-to-end insights lifecycle—from shaping the insight agenda and framing critical business questions, through deep analytical exploration, to delivering compelling narratives that directly influence executive decisions. Beyond delivering insights, you’ll build an insight-led culture, mentor analysts, and set the standard for excellence in data storytelling.

📍 Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town
Department: Data & Analytics
Reporting To: Head of Data / Analytics Manager

💼 Why This Role Matters

This role is designed for a senior leader who can:
✅ Drive enterprise-level insight initiatives that inform strategy and investment decisions
✅ Translate complex data into persuasive recommendations for executives
✅ Build team capability and champion data-driven decision-making across the organization

🔍 What You’ll Do

✅ Strategic Insight Leadership

• Own and prioritize the organization’s insight roadmap aligned to strategic objectives
• Lead initiatives that shape business strategy and operational priorities
• Serve as the senior insights voice in executive forums and planning cycles

✅ Insight Development & Business Impact

• Lead complex analytical investigations to uncover growth and efficiency opportunities
• Connect insights to KPIs and track real-world impact
• Ensure insights drive concrete decisions—not just reporting

✅ Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across product, marketing, finance, and operations
• Deliver insights through compelling storytelling and visual clarity
• Challenge assumptions constructively and elevate decision-making quality

✅ Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop analysts, setting high standards for rigor and impact
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and quality assurance across deliverables
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence

✅ Process Improvement & Ways of Working

• Establish scalable best practices for insight development and stakeholder engagement
• Drive alignment in KPI definitions and reporting narratives
• Champion data fluency and insight-led decision-making across the organization
• Model openness, respect, and thoughtful challenge

✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field
✔️ 6+ years in analytics, BI, or data science roles with a focus on strategic insights
✔️ Advanced SQL and strong commercial acumen
✔️ High proficiency in data visualization and storytelling tools (e.g., Power BI)
✔️ Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring analysts

• FinTech or high-growth product-led environments
• Familiarity with modern data stacks and cloud platforms (BigQuery, etc.)
• Agile ways of working and BI development lifecycles
• Exceptional communicator who simplifies complexity
• Strong leadership presence—calm and decisive in ambiguity
• Commercially driven and outcome-focused
• Empathetic, inclusive, and collaborative
• Curious, proactive, and accountable

We’re not just a fintech company — we’re a movement. At Lesaka, you’ll join a team that values:

• Integrity
• Collective Wisdom
• Bias to Action

Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures.

🔗 Ready to lead insights that shape strategy?
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